Hosts Karnataka were in a strong position, after having reduced Uttar Pradesh who chasing a target of 294-runs for a outright win were struggling at six for two in 7.1 overs in their second innings, at the end of the second day’s play in the four-day Col. C.K. Nayadu U-23 Tournament played at the SDNR Wadiyar Platinum Jubilee grounds yesterday.

Resuming their second innings at 75 for three in 28 over, Uttar Pradesh were bowled out for 127 in 42.2 overs. T. Pradeep impressed with a five-wicket haul (five for 27) and was well supported by left-arm spinner J. Suchith who picked up four for 26. Karnataka secured a vital first innings lead of 101-runs.

In their second essay, Karnataka scored 192 in 59 overs. Opener and skipper Nischal top scored with 51 (5x4s), Shreyas  (39 n.o, 4x4s) and B. Anurag (27, 3x4s, 1x6s) were the other scorers. Needing 294-runs to win, Uttar Pradesh lost 2 quick wickets and were reduced to 6 for 2 in 7.2 overs and they further require 288-runs with 8-wickets in hand for an outright win.

Brief Score

Karnataka 228 in 61.5 overs (K.N. Bharath 60, D. Nischal 35, M.G. Naveen 31, Samarth Ooty 22, Prateek Jain 22 n.o, Vishal Choudhary six for 63) & 192 in 59 overs (D. Nischal  51, Shreyas Gopal 39 n.o, B. Anurag 27, Deepak Kumar two for 37, Mohd. Javed two for 39, Vishal Choudhary three for 68, Zeeshan Ansari two for 27) Vs Uttar Pradesh 127 in 42.2 overs (Shubham Agarwal 43, Shivam Choudhary  30,T.Pradeep five for 27,  J. Suchith four for 26) & six for two in 7.1 overs.