An inspiring batting display by Pavan Deshpande 80 (118b,12×4) and his valuable 87-run third wicket partnership with opener Shishir Bhavane 45 (91b,9×4) enabled KSCA President’s XI to end the first day of their Group ‘D’ league fixture against Andhra Cricket Association (CA) on a decent note by scoring 284 for nine in 84 overs, in the Dr. Capt. K. Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament 2019, played at JSS-SJCE Grounds here yesterday.

SCORES

At JSS-SJCE grounds — KSCA President’s XI: 284 for nine in 84 overs (Pavan Deshpande 80, Bhavesh Gulecha                48 n.o., Shishir Bhavane 45, Ritesh Bhatkal 47, G. Manish 4 for 40, B. Ayyappa 2 for 61) Vs Andhra CA.

At SDNR Wadiyar Grounds — Jharkhand CA: 228 in 75.2 overs (Arnav Sinha 95, Sumit Kumar 43, Utkarsh Singh 27, Varun Aaron 21, Saransh Jain 5 for 33, Mihir Hirwani 2 for 65) Vs Madhya Pradesh CA: 14 for no loss in 7.3 overs.