A five-wicket haul by leg-spinner Priyal Singh (5 for 28), helped Karnataka to register a big innings and 205-run win over Puducherry on the second-day of the South Zone Round V – Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 Tournament played at the SDNR Wadiyar Grounds here yesterday. Resuming at their overnight score of 184 for 2, Karnataka helped by a brilliant 150 n.o. (15×4, 1×6) by skipper Smaran, scored 380 for 4 decl. in 77.4 overs. In the second innings, Puducherry were bowled out for 91 in 23 overs, which helped the hosts to a big win.

Scores

Puducherry: 84 in 45.4 overs & 91 in 23 overs (Priyal Singh 5 for 28) lost to Karnataka: 380 for 4 in 77.4 overs decl. (R. Smaran 150 n.o., Jay Borah 76, Anirudh Srinivas 58, Thippa Reddy 34 n.o., Sanjay Krishnamurthi 31); Karnataka: 7 points and Puducherry: 0.