Centuries by middle-order batsman Himanshu Mantri 105 (230b, 10×4) and Saransh Jain 103 (223b, 9×4), who put on a 211-run sixth wicket partnership, enabled Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association to post a total of 501 for six decl. in 146 overs.

At close of play on third-day’s play Madhya Pradesh took control of the match by Jharkhand CA to 68 for four in 29.4 overs at the SDNR Wadiyar Cricket Stadium, here yesterday.

Scores: Jharkhand CA 228 in 75.2 overs & 68 for four in 29.4 overs Vs Madhya Pradesh CA 501 for 6 decl. in 146 overs (Himanshu Mantri 105, Saransh Jain 103, Varun Aaron 3 for 65).

KSCA President’s XI 296 in 89.2 overs & 212 in 62.1 overs (Pavan Deshpande 57, D. Avinash 55, Ritesh Bhatkal 43, K. V. Sasikanth three for 38, I. Karthik Raman three for 49) Vs Andhra CA 116 in 40.5 overs & 150 for one in 49.1 overs (C.R. Ganeshwar 85 n.o, D.B. Prashanth Kumar 49).