Published: Dec 09, 2014, 06:45 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 10, 2014, 01:50 AM (IST)
Visakhapatnam: Dec 9, 2014
Despite a patient century from opener Prasanth Kumar, Andhra Pradesh failed to avoid the follow-on as Hyderabad bowlers made sure that their batsmen’s effort does not go WATS on Day 3 of the Group C Ranji Trophy cricket match, here today.
Responding to Hyderabad’s 522 in the four-day encounter, the Mohammad Kaif-led Andhra slumped from their overnight score of 121 for no loss to 369 all out and fell short by just three runs to avert a follow-on situation.
Prasanth (124) was the stand-out performer for the Andhra in his 257-ball stay, striking 17 fours and a six.
Hyderabad’s pace spearhead Ravi Kiran and off-spinner Syed Quadri bagged 3 wickets each and were ably supported by left-arm pacer Chama Milind, who picked up 2 wickets.
Following-on, Andhra were 24 for no loss at stumps with Srikar Bharat and Prasanth fighting on.
Brief Scores:
Hyderabad 522 (D Ravi Teja 96, C Milind 97*; D Shivkumar 4 for 84) lead Andhra Pradesh 369 and 24 for 0 in 6 overs (S Bharat 10*, P Kumar 11*; R Kiran 0 for 8) by 129 runs.
