NEW DELHI: Ignored for the two-Take a look at collection towards South Africa, batting stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara struck a fantastic unbeaten century as defending champions Saurashtra dominated the Jharkhand bowlers, scoring 406/4 on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy opening spherical Group A match in Rajkot.
Pujara was on 157 not out at stumps in firm of Prerak Mankad, who stood at 23.
On the opening day, Saurashtra bowlers restricted Jharkhand to a mere 142 runs with Chirag Jani claiming his maiden five-for in First-Class cricket. With contributions from Harvik Desai (85), Sheldon Jackson (54), and Arpit Vasavada (68), Saurashtra soared to a commanding 264-run lead.
In a single day batters Harvik and Jackson did not final lengthy on day 2, although the duo managed a 108-run partnership for the second wicket to offer the hosts a very good platform to construct on.
Pujara discovered the gaps and infrequently punished the free deliveries, consuming 239 deliveries for his 157 that was studded with 19 boundaries.
His 146-run partnership with Vasavada helped the hosts put up an imposing complete, one which might assist them win by an innings and garner a bonus level.
Jharkhand bowlers have been woefully ill-equipped to match the batting prowess of the group led by India pacer Jaydev Unadkat with all their six bowlers going for loads of runs.
Transient scores:
At Rajkot: Jharkhand 142 in 49 overs vs Saurashtra 406/4 in 119 overs (Harvik Desai 85, Sheldon Jackson 54, Cheteshwar Pujara not out, Arpit Vasavada 68).
At Solapur: Manipur 137 in 54.1 overs & 85/4 in 39 overs (Hitesh Walunj 3/21) vs Maharashtra 320 in 81.2 overs (Siddhesh Veer 58, Kedar Jadhav 56, Ankit Bawne 153; Bishworjit Konthoujam 4/77).
At Nagpur: Companies 241 in 87.5 overs (Rajat Paliwal 84, Lovekesh Bansal 73; Umesh Yadav 3/73,Aditya Thakare 3/39) vs Vidarbha 191/8 in 74 overs (Akshay Wadkar 59; Varun Choudhary 4/44).
At Rohtak: No play between Rajasthan and Haryana as a consequence of dangerous mild.
(With inputs from PTI)
Pujara was on 157 not out at stumps in firm of Prerak Mankad, who stood at 23.
On the opening day, Saurashtra bowlers restricted Jharkhand to a mere 142 runs with Chirag Jani claiming his maiden five-for in First-Class cricket. With contributions from Harvik Desai (85), Sheldon Jackson (54), and Arpit Vasavada (68), Saurashtra soared to a commanding 264-run lead.
In a single day batters Harvik and Jackson did not final lengthy on day 2, although the duo managed a 108-run partnership for the second wicket to offer the hosts a very good platform to construct on.
Pujara discovered the gaps and infrequently punished the free deliveries, consuming 239 deliveries for his 157 that was studded with 19 boundaries.
His 146-run partnership with Vasavada helped the hosts put up an imposing complete, one which might assist them win by an innings and garner a bonus level.
Jharkhand bowlers have been woefully ill-equipped to match the batting prowess of the group led by India pacer Jaydev Unadkat with all their six bowlers going for loads of runs.
Transient scores:
At Rajkot: Jharkhand 142 in 49 overs vs Saurashtra 406/4 in 119 overs (Harvik Desai 85, Sheldon Jackson 54, Cheteshwar Pujara not out, Arpit Vasavada 68).
At Solapur: Manipur 137 in 54.1 overs & 85/4 in 39 overs (Hitesh Walunj 3/21) vs Maharashtra 320 in 81.2 overs (Siddhesh Veer 58, Kedar Jadhav 56, Ankit Bawne 153; Bishworjit Konthoujam 4/77).
At Nagpur: Companies 241 in 87.5 overs (Rajat Paliwal 84, Lovekesh Bansal 73; Umesh Yadav 3/73,Aditya Thakare 3/39) vs Vidarbha 191/8 in 74 overs (Akshay Wadkar 59; Varun Choudhary 4/44).
At Rohtak: No play between Rajasthan and Haryana as a consequence of dangerous mild.
(With inputs from PTI)
