Published: Dec 06, 2018, 06:30 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 06, 2018, 06:29 PM (IST)
Maharashtra opener Swapnil Gugale hit a century as the hosts powered their way to 298 for 3 against Mumbai on the opening day of their elite 2018-19 Ranji Trophy Group A game on Thursday.
Put in to bat at the MCA International Stadium in Gahunje on the outskirts of the city, Gugale (101) and his opening partner Chirag Khurana (71) laid a solid foundation with a 146-run stand.
The two batsmen, with their effective stroke play, made life difficult for Mumbai bowlers, who missed the experience of key pacers Dhawal Kulkarni and Tushar Deshpande, both out with injuries.
The 27-year-old Gugale hit 15 fours in his 191-ball knock, while Khurana notched 12 in his 106-ball stay at the wicket.
After Khurana fell, one down Jay Pande (68 not out) joined Gugale as the two shared a 52-run stand.
But soon after completing his fourth first class century, Pune-born Gugale was cleaned up by right-arm medium pacer Shubham Ranjane (2/30).
Skipper Rahul Tripathi (25 not out) was holding the fort with Pande at stumps.
Brief Scores: Maharashtra 289/3 (Swapnil Gugale 101, Chirag Khurana 71; Shubham Ranjane 2/30) vs Mumbai
