da pinup bet： Resuming on 218 for 8, Saurashtra added just four runs to theirovernight score before being dismissed for 222 by Gujarat on thesecond day of their West Zone Ranji Trophy encounter at the LalabhaiContractor Stadium, Surat on Sunday
Anand Vasu24-Dec-2000Resuming on 218 for 8, Saurashtra added just four runs to theirovernight score before being dismissed for 222 by Gujarat on thesecond day of their West Zone Ranji Trophy encounter at the LalabhaiContractor Stadium, Surat on Sunday.Responding to this modest total, Gujarat had few problems. Althoughopener Vivek Gandhi was dismissed with just 15 on the board, openerNilesh Modi took on the challenge and batted splendidly to make acentury. Playing patiently, Modi spent just under six hours at thewicket for his 104. Although he only struck 10 boundaries in hisinnings, he saw Gujarat to 243/5. Well supported by Tejas Varsani(63), Modi ensured that Gujarat took the vital first innings lead.At the fall of Modi’s wicket, stumps were drawn. Although the leadthey currently have, 21, is nothing to write home about, Gujarat canpost a useful overall lead if they bat sensibly from here on.