Published: Oct 23, 2015, 12:02 AM (IST)
Edited: Oct 23, 2015, 12:06 AM (IST)
Nagpur: Dropped from the Indian team for the final two ODIs against South Africa, pacer Umesh Yadav warmed up for the Test series with a four wicket haul for Vidarbha on day one of their Ranji Trophy match against Assam at the VCA stadium, Nagpur. Yadav returned with figures of 4 for 49 in 19 overs to help Vidarbha dismiss Assam for 206. Off-spinner Akshay Wakhare too took four wickets as the visitors faltered after winning the toss. Amit Verma scored a gritty 57 off 117 balls before Syed Mohammad came up with handy 69 off 139 balls to take the team past 200. Arun Karthik (35) also made a valuable contribution. Vidarbha were 1 for no loss at close of play.
Brief scores:
Assam 206 in 87 overs (Amit Verma 57, Syen Mohammad 69; Umes Yadav 4 for 49, Akshay Wakhare 4 for 47) lead Vidarbha one in two overs by 205 runs.
