Ranji Trophy: Gujarat in Command Against Baroda After Day 2
Starting at the overnight score of 281 for four, Axar Patel struck a quick-fire 81 off 90 balls as Gujarat posted a mammoth 505 in their first innings against Baroda.
Gujarat rode on valuable contributions from the middle-order to post a mammoth 505 all out and then reduced Baroda to 82 for three to take an upperhand in their Group B Ranji Trophy cricket match in Valsad. (Read More in Cricket)
Starting their first innings at the overnight score of 281 for four, Indian ODI team all-rounder Axar Patel scored a brisk 81 off 90 balls while Rush Kalaria (68), Rujul Bhatt (61) and Manpreet Juneja (55) made half-centuries to guide Gujarat beyond the 500-run mark that came in 148.2 overs.
Earlier, openers Priyank Panchal (128) hit a century and Smit Patel made 57 to give a fillip to Gujarat's innings.
India discard Irfan Pathan, returning to action after a long injury lay-off, stole the limelight with the ball for Baroda, picking up six wickets for 47 runs.
In reply, Baroda were struggling at 82 for three in 31 overs.
Aditya Waghmode (38) and Abhimanyu Chauhan (31) got starts before being dismissed.
At stumps, skipper Ambati Rayudu (4 not out) was unbeaten at the crease along with Deepak Hooda (3 not out).
Jesal Karia (1/5), Rush Kalaria (1/19) and another India discard Rudra Pratap Singh (1/40) picked up a wicket each.
Brief Scores:
Gujarat: 505 all out in 148.2 overs (Priyank Panchal 128, Axar Patel 81; Irfan Pathan 6/47).
Baroda: 82 for three in 31 overs (Aditya Waghmode 38, Abhimanyu Chauhan 31; Jesul Karia 1/5).