Ranji Trophy 2018-19, Plate, Round 2, Day 4: Puducherry claim three points vs Meghalaya

Puducherry opened their Ranji Trophy 2018-19 campaign claiming three points against Meghalaya at CAP Siechem Ground, Puducherry on day four on Thursday.

Only 17 overs were possible on the final day with Puducherry slumping to 129/7. They had started the day at 95/4, but lost first innings centurions Paras Dogra (16), Rohit D (0) and experienced campaigner Abhishek Nayar in quick time (16).

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Gurinder Singh finished with 5/44 while a Singhania claimed 2/10 for Meghalaya, but Puducherry’s tail saw through the day to gain three points. Pacer Pankaj Singh was adjudged the Man of the Match for his 6/39 in the first innings that had helped Puducherry take a lead of 63 runs on day three.

Brief Scores: Puducherry 129/7 (M Viknesh 47; Gurinder Singh 5/44) & 389 vs Meghalaya 326 – match drawn