Armaan Jaffer’s scintillating ton ensured Mumbai gained a 52-run lead towards Andhra Pradesh on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group ‘B’ encounter in Vizianagaram. The precise-handed batsman batted all through the day, scoring 116 not out with 16 fours and a solitary six. Wickets saved falling round him however he batted with grit to make sure his aspect gained an early benefit within the match.
Resuming the day at 25-1, Yashasvi Jaiswal performed a high-quality hand with Jaffer, stitching collectively a partnership of 75 runs. The left-hander was trapped leg-before on 45 to AP’s off-spinner Shoaib Md Khan who picked up two wickets for 70 runs. Captain Ajinkya Rahane additionally performed a high-quality knock of 44 earlier than turning into pacer KV Sasikanth’s second sufferer. Sasikanth was the choose of the bowlers for AP with figures of 3-50. After Rahane fell, the decrease middle-order didn’t present any composure.
In-form Sarfaraz had a uncommon failure with a rating of simply 5, turning into Sasikanth’s third sufferer. Wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore (10) was leg-before to offie Shoaib. Left-arm spinner Lalith Mohan trapped Shams Mulani for 10, the final wicket to fall on the day. Dependable all-rounder Tanush Kotian then joined Jaffer within the center and ensured that Mumbai don’t lose their benefit. He scored a brisk 43 which included 5 boundaries and a six. Now, it’s upto them to make sure Mumbai keep forward within the recreation.
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Transient scores
AP 238 all out v Mumbai 290-6 (A Jaffer 116*, Y Jaiswal 45, A Rahane 44; KV Sasikanth 3-50, S Md Khan 2-70)
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