Published: Dec 15, 2014, 08:40 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 16, 2014, 10:06 AM (IST)
Guwahati: Dec 15, 2014
Jharkhand took a slender five-run lead over Assam in their Group C Ranji Trophy match. At stumps on the second day’s play, Jharkhand were 196 for four in reply to Assam’s first-innings total of 191 all out at the Nehru Stadium.
With six wickets remaining, the visitors would look to consolidate their lead. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan top-scored for Jharkhand with 126-ball 60, and struck nine fours during his stay in the middle. Assam had resumed at their overnight score of 133/6. Arun Karthik top-scored for the hosts with a 165-ball 97. He hit 13 fours.
Brief scores:
Assam 191 (Arun Karthik 97; Ajay Yadav 2 for 25) trail Jharkhand 196 for 4 (Ishan Kishan 60) by 5 runs.
