Sheldon Jackson and skipper Arpit Vasavada struck a century every as Saurashtra turned the tables on Karnataka, posting 364 for 4 of their first innings in reply to the opposition’s 407 on the third day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final right here on Friday. Jackson, who began on the in a single day rating of 27, made 160 off 245 balls and adorned his knock with 23 boundaries and two sixes, whereas Vasavada remained unbeaten on 112 (219 balls, 15x4s) because the duo shared 232 runs for the fourth wicket to carry Saurashtra again into the competition. Giving Vasavada firm on the crease at stumps was Chirag Jani (19 not out). Saurashtra path Karnataka by simply 43 runs with six wickets in palms and two full days’ play remaining.

Resuming on the in a single day rating of 76 for two, Saurashtra didn’t have a very good begin as they misplaced Harvik Desai (33) inside 5 overs, trapped LBW by Vasuki Koushik.

But then got here the turnaround as Jackson and Vasavada joined palms and performed patiently to construct a partnership.

The duo displayed classical Test match temperament, defending the great balls however not hesitating to dispatch the unhealthy deliveries to the boundary.

It was full frustration for the Karnataka bowlers as they failed to interrupt the partnership or hassle the duo, who appeared decided.

Off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham (1/68) lastly broke the partnership within the 98th over, trapping Jackson in entrance of the wicket however by then it was too late as Saurashtra had already undone the arduous work of Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal, who scored 249 within the first innings to more-or-less single-handedly take his aspect previous the 400-run mark.

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