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21:20 PM

STUMPS:

STUMPS: Early stumps. India Red finish at 187 for 7; lead by 371 runs. Washington Sundar remains unbeaten at 42. What a game he is having.

India Blue bowled well, but the first-innings lead keeps them at bay. Join us tomorrow to know what total is set by Red.

20:58 PM

India Red 179/7

India Red 179/7. Lead by 363 runs. Washington Sundar, like the first innings, is again playing a handy knock.

18:28 PM

DINNER: India Red are 99 for 4, lead by 283 runs.

DINNER: India Red are 99 for 4, lead by 283 runs. Washington Sundar and Baba Indrajith have weathered the early storm. They will like to bat for long in the evening session.

On the other hand, India Blue will be keen to fold their innings for less than 150 and stand a chance in the encounter. At the moment, it is India Red all the way despite a small fightback by Blue.

17:09 PM

India Red 64/4 (Lead: 248 runs)

India Red 64/4 (Lead: 248 runs). Must say, India Blue haven't let Reds to dominate fully in the second innings, but have to get them dismissed below 150. That will also be a task as they will have to chase anything over 350. Wakhare and Bhargav Bhatt bowling in tandem.

16:18 PM

India Red 24/2 (8)

India Red 24/2 (8). They have lost Akhil Herwadkar and Ishank Jaggi in quick succession. Nonetheless, the overall lead stands at 208 runs.

15:14 PM

India Blue 299 all-out

India Blue 299 all-out. Pankaj Singh is the last man out. From Red, Washington Sundar and Vijay Goel get five-fors each.

Red lead by 184 runs. A team effort especially, and they wrapped things quickly after the fall of the sixth wicket.

14:37 PM

India Blue 263/6. Trail by 220 runs.

Just the last ball before drinks, India Blue lose Abhimanyu Easwaran. He goes for a fine 127. There was turn and bounce from Washington Sundar, Easwaran tried to defend, the ball took an inside edge and Ishank Jaggi takes a fine catch at leg slip.

India Blue 263/6. Trail by 220 runs.