Surat, Dec 7 (PTI) K C Akshay claimed two wickets to helpKerala reduce Vidarbha to 45 for three on the opening day oftheir Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match which was truncated dueto wet outfield here today.
On a day when only 24 overs of play was possible,Vidarbha lost three wickets after electing to bat.
Opener Faiz Fazal (2) got out cheaply following the startof the match after tea.
Although the other opener R R Sanjay (17) and WasimJaffer (12) reached the double digit marks, they failed tokeep their wickets intact.
At the close of play, Ganesh Satish and Karn Sharma wereboth batting on 7 each.
While Akshay accounted for both Sanjay and Jaffer,returning with figures of two for 14, M D Nidheesh claimed onefor 12.
Brief Scores:Vidarbha 1st innings: 45 for 3 in 24 overs (R R Sanjay17; K C Akshay 2/14). PTI CM PDSPDS.
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