da betway： Andhra made a gallant bid to register an outright victory in theirSouth Zone Vijay Merchant Trophy (under-16) match against Kerala whichconcluded at Calicut on Wednesday
09-Dec-1999Andhra made a gallant bid to register an outright victory in theirSouth Zone Vijay Merchant Trophy (under-16) match against Kerala whichconcluded at Calicut on Wednesday. But the home team thwarted thevictory bid by some defiant batting.Resuming at 259 for five, Andhra were all out for 286 to obtain afirst innings lead of 88 runs. Opener Srinivasa Rao, 97 overnight,duly completed his century and was last out for 113. He batted 385minutes, faced 291 balls and hit 12 fours. Opening bowler NJ John wasthe most successful bowler with five for 81. Kerala lost three wicketsin wiping off the deficit but the batsmen generally held firm even asSri Vardha was taking wickets at regular intervals. When stumps werefinally drawn, Kerala were 148 for eight off 81 overs with Sri Vardhafinishing with five for 56 off 26 overs.