Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Rahul, Nitesh tons put Hyderabad in cruise management towards Mizoram on Day 2

Captain G. Rahul Singh’s third century of the season (108, 108b, 14×4, 2×6) and a maiden Ranji ton by Okay. Nitesh Reddy (115, 213b, 11×4, 1×6) in his fourth match helped Hyderabad take huge first innings lead towards Mizoram on the second day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Plate Group league match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium right here on Saturday.

Resuming on the in a single day rating of 120 for one in reply to Mizoram’s 199 within the first innings, Hyderabad scored 458 for eight on the shut of play to take a lead of 259 runs.

Rahul Singh reached his ton in type with a lofted stroke for a six off Bobby over covers however quickly perished. Off-spinner Cariappa slipped one previous the defensive push by Rahul to dislodge the bails.

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The different southpaw Okay. Rohit Rayudu additionally continued to bat effectively (60, 149b, 3×4, 1×6) earlier than he was stunned by the left-arm spin of Mohit Jangra, who yorked the batter as he stepped out to play a stroke on the off-side.

Jangra additionally bowled with the identical ease and was simply the choose of the bowlers.

Then, it was the flip of Nitesh Reddy to repose the religion of the selectors, overcoming a sluggish begin earlier than displaying exceptional temperament and stroke choice.

In the corporate of wicketkeeper-batter Pragnay Reddy (91, 107b, 10×4, 1×6), they placed on a 142-run stand for the fifth wicket, which pushed Mizoram completely on the defensive.

Pragnay, who was the extra aggressive and fluent of the 2, performed some spectacular strokes, particularly by means of the covers. But near the century mark, he was unfortunate to be declared lbw off Cariappa, taking some time to depart the crease.

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But, Nitesh was undeterred on the different finish as he modified gears and confirmed that he too, can play massive strokes like cover-driving and pulling Mizoram captain H.M. Ralte for a 4 and a six to maneuver to 99.

And, when he reached the magical determine, Nitesh’s pleasure was comprehensible.