An sustained spell of medium-pace bowling by Vyshak Vijaykumar (6 for 23) helped KSCA President’s XI to bowl out Jharkhand State CA for 141 in 41.5 overs in their first essay and helped their team to take the upper-hand on the first day of the Group ‘D’ League in the Dr. Capt. K. Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament-2019 played at the SDNR Wadiyar Grounds here yesterday.

Winning the toss and electing to filed, bowlers of KSCA President’s XI, spearheaded by medium-pacer Vyshak Vijayakumar, bowled a probing line and struck in intervals to reduce Jharkhand CA to a total of 141 in 41.5 overs.

Vyshak impressed with figures of six for 23 (14.5-5-23-6) and he was well-supported by Prithviraj who took three for 51. Opener Ayush Bharadwaj batted well to top score with 62 runs.

In reply, KSCA President’s XI had scored 28 for one in 12 overs.

Dhurv (7 n.o.) and Mir Kaunain Abbas (2 n.o.) were at the crease and an interesting day’s play is in the prospect today.

At JSS-SJCE Grounds, Madhya Pradesh CA were 143 for seven, in 63 overs before rain haled play. Skipper Rajat Patidar batted well to score 84 (158b,16×4). Himanshu Mantri (20) was the other useful contributor. Medium-pacers K.V. Sasikanth (three for 49) and P. Girinath Reddy (three for 60) impressed for Andhra CA.

Scores

Jharkhand State CA: 141 in 41.5 overs (Ayush Bharadwaj 62, Supriyo Chakroborthy 20, Ajay Yadav 20 n.o., Vyshak Vijaykumar 6 for 23, Prithviraj 3 for 51) Vs KSCA President’s XI: 28 for one in 12 overs.

Madhya Pradesh CA: 143 for 7 in 63 overs (Rajat Patidar 84, Himanshu Mantri 20, K.V. Sasikanth 3 for 49, P. Girinath Reddy 3 for 60) Vs Andhra CA.