UP reach 540 against Bihar in Ranji Trophy
Kaushik and Rinku Singh led UP to a commanding total against Bihar.
Uttar Pradesh reached 540 in their first innings against Bihar on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match at Rajgir International Stadium. Madhav Kaushik made 150 and Rinku Singh scored 112 after the pair extended their overnight partnership. Aaradhya Yadav added 84 as the lower order pushed the total past 500 before Amod Yadav finished with four for 91.
CricHubb Take
Rinku's third consecutive Ranji century shows he is maintaining form across formats even when not in the India setup. His ability to convert starts into substantial scores will be watched closely as selectors assess options for the middle order in limited-overs cricket.