Published: Nov 11, 2012, 11:33 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 11, 2012, 11:33 PM (IST)
Baroda lead by 245 runs at the end of third day s play against Vidarbha © Getty Images
Vadodara: Nov 11, 2012
Abhimanyu Chauhan and Rakesh Solanki slammed centuries as Baroda consolidated their position by posting a massive 514 for seven declared on the third day of their Group B Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha.
Chauhan scored 118 off 291 balls while Solanki made 120 off 293 deliveries.
While Chauhan hit 16 fours and a six during his 417-minute stay in the middle, Solanki found the fence 15 times and cleared it once while staying at the crease for 445 minutes.
Shortly after declaring their innings, Baroda were rewarded with the wicket of Anniruddha Chore when stumps were drawn for the day.
At close of play, Vidarbha were three for no loss.
Baroda had yesterday bundled out Vidarbha for 264 at the Moti Bagh Stadium.
Resuming on an overnight score of 192 for two, Baroda largely rode on the third wicket stand of 190 runs between Chauhan and Solanki.
Vidarbha are trailing by 247 runs with nine wickets remaining.
Brief scores: Vidarbha 264 all-out (Hemang Badani*; Firdaush Bhaja 3 for 50, Murtuja Vahora 3/94) and 3 for no loss trail Baroda 514 for 7 decl (Abhimanyu Chauhan 118, Rakesh Solanki 120; Sairaj Bahutule 3 for 82) by 245 runs
