Published: Oct 15, 2015, 08:14 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 15, 2015, 08:14 PM (IST)
Dharamsala: Superb centuries by Tanmay Agarwal (104) and Hanuma Vihari (101) powered Hyderabad to 252 for three in their first innings on the opening day of a Group C Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. Agarwal blasted eight boundaries in his 270-ball unbeaten innings, while Vihari scored eight fours and a six during his 216-ball stay at the crease. Put into bat, Hyderabad lost two early wickets in opener Akshath Reddy (20) and Tirumalasetti Suman (9) with just 39 on board in 13.5 overs. Agarwal and Vihari then took the onus on themselves and stitched together a 205-run partnership for the third wicket to help Hyderabad end the day of a high. UPDATES: Himachal Pradesh vs Hyderabad, Ranji Trophy 2015-16 Group C match at Dharamsala
Their partnership was broken finally by Ronit More in the 88th over when he had Vihari caught behind. At the draw of stumps, Agarwal was at the crease and giving him company was Chama Milind (2) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. After a watchful start to their innings, Hyderabad lost their first wicket when Nirmohi had Reddy caught by Prashant Chopra in the 11th over. Three overs later, Ronit More dismissed Suman with Rishi Dhawan taking the catch.
Brief Scores:
Hyderabad 252 for 3 in 90 overs (Tanmay Agarwal 104*, Hanuma Vihari 101; Ronit More 2 for 47).
