Vijay Merchant Trophy: Saurashtra ahead after Hyderabad bowled out for 142

Saurashtra gained a crucial first-innings lead over Hyderabad in the Vijay Merchant Trophy Under-16 second-round match at Mulapadu. Hyderabad managed 142 in reply to Saurashtra’s 245, while Saurashtra reached 195/6 at stumps on the second day

Hyderabad: Saurashtra grabbed the vital first-innings lead against Hyderabad in the Vijay Merchant Trophy (Under-16) cricket championship second-round match at Mulapadu (Vijayawada) on Saturday.

Hyderabad was bowled out for 142 in reply to Saurashtra’s 245 in the first innings. In the second essay, Saurashtra scored 195 for six at close of play.

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The scores: At Mulapadu (Vijayawada), 2nd day: Saurashtra 245 in 61.5 overs & 195/6 in 60 overs (N Swaritsinh 38 batting, Ved Reddy 3/43) vs Hyderabad 142 in 58.3 overs (Aditya 38, V Maharshi 4/25, B Sheeraj 4/40).