Hyderabad Under-23 Close In on Win
Chasing a target of 194, Hyderabad reached 74/2 in 23 overs by stumps on the third day, with Aman Rao batting on 30. The hosts require a further 120 for victory with eight wickets in hand.
Hyderabad:Uttar Pradesh fought back with a stronger second-innings batting display to set Hyderabad a target on the third day of their Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy Under-23 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
After being bowled out for 168 in their first innings, UP put up a strong 303 in the second essay with Vipraj Nigam top-scoring with 56 and Kavya Teotia contributing 53. Sameer Rizvi (47), Kaarthikeya Singh (44) and Swastik Chikara (40) provided valuable support. Pranav Varma led Hyderabad’s bowling effort with an impressive five-wicket haul, taking 5/105 in 31 overs, while Nishant S. claimed 4/59.
Chasing a target of 194, Hyderabad reached 74/2 in 23 overs by stumps on the third day, with Aman Rao batting on 30. The hosts require a further 120 for victory with eight wickets in hand.
Brief Scores: COL C. K. NAYUDU TROPHY
Uttar Pradesh 168 in 53.4 overs & 303 in 93.4 overs (Kavya Teotia 53, Swastik Chikara 40, Sameer Rizvi 47, Kaarthikeya Singh 44, Vipraj Nigam 56, Pranav Varma 5/105 — 31-4-105-5, Nishant S 4/59) vs Hyderabad 278 in 84.4 overs & 74/2 in 23 overs (Aman Rao 30 batting)