Play was possible for only 55 overs on the second day as rains forced early stumps.

Narayan Jagadeesan missed out on a well deserved double hundred by three runs as South Zone reached an imposing first innings score of 536.

Narayan Jagadeesan blended caution with aggression in right proportions during his undefeated knock of 148 as North Zone were comfortably placed at 297 for three against North Zone

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the fifth Test encounter against England due to injury.

Rishabh Pant, despite putting up a brave front after getting injured, is most likely to be placed for the remainder of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

The South African-born New Zealand batter achieved the feat while playing for Canterbury against Otago in the Ford Trophy, thus breaking the record for the fastest double century in the 50-over format.

Saurashtra conceded a massive first-innings lead of 164 as TN folded for 367 after resuming at 278/3 against the visitor's 203.

Narayan Jagadeesan's ton and B Sai Sudharsan's 82 helped Tamil Nadu reach 278 for three and take a 75-run lead against former champions Saurashtra.

Skipper Manoj Tiwary's 100 was among the highlights for rampant Bengal who reduced Assam to 99/8 on the second day after piling up 405 in their Ranji Trophy Group A contest in Guwahati on Saturday.

Narayan Jagadeesan smashed his way to unbeaten 245 as it propelled Tamil Nadu team to a commendable first innings score of 489 against Railways.