Inspiring batting by opener Luvnith Sisodia (93, 12×4) and Sujith N. Gowda (86, 14×4) and their valuable 171-run second wicket partnership, helped Karnataka to register a facile five-wicket win over Tamil Nadu on the final day’s play in Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy Round VIII-Elite Group A & B tie played at the SDNR Wadiyar Grounds here yesterday.

Resuming at overnight score of 164 for one in 58 overs, the hosts were served by Luvnith and Sujith who added further 23-runs before Sujith departed bowled by medium-pacer Ajith Kumar. Three-wickets of Luvnith (93), Kishan S. Bedare (6) & S.S.Sateri (1) fell in quick succession before K.L. Shrijith (22 n.o.) and M.S. Bhandage (10 n.o.) saw them through. Karnataka gained 6 points from this outright win.

Scores

Tamil Nadu: 94 in 42.2 overs & 259 in 85.2 overs lost to Karnataka: 125 in 66.2 overs & 234 for 5 in 87.4 overs (Luvnith Sisodia 93, Sujith Gowda 86, Siddarth 3 for 47); Karnataka: 6 points; Tamil Nadu: 0 point.