Delhi face uphill task against Baroda
20 Nov 2012 8:38 AM IST
Delhi fought hard through fifties from Mohit Sharma and Unmukt Chand but the hosts still have a daunting task of scoring 347 more runs for a first innings lead against Baroda, who put on a massive 561 in their Ranji Trophy match on Monday.
At stumps on the third day, Delhi were 215 for three with the 20-year-old Mohit scoring 71 and the talented Unmukt Chand contributing 51. At the crease are seasoned pros Mithun Manhas, who looked solid on 41, and Rajat Bhatia on 9. Delhi now need 347 more runs in order to get three points from the game on the final day tomorrow which promises to be an intriguing one.
Baroda skipper Ambati Rayudu employed defensive field setting to cut down on the boundaries but the Delhi batsmen especially Mohit showed a lot of character during his 154-ball innings in which he hit seven fours.
He enjoyed two useful partnerships, of 87 runs for the second wicket with Unmukt and 78 for the third wicket with Manhas. The left-hander was impressive against the spinners and when the field was opened up, he was taking some quick twos to keep the scoreboard moving. Just when it looked that the youngster will reach his maiden first-class century, he was trapped leg before by Firdaush Bhaja.
A lot was expected of skipper Shikhar Dhawan who raced to 30 off only 33 balls but he mistimed a pull-shot when Murtuza Vahora bowled a bouncer.
At stumps on the third day, Delhi were 215 for three with the 20-year-old Mohit scoring 71 and the talented Unmukt Chand contributing 51. At the crease are seasoned pros Mithun Manhas, who looked solid on 41, and Rajat Bhatia on 9. Delhi now need 347 more runs in order to get three points from the game on the final day tomorrow which promises to be an intriguing one.
Baroda skipper Ambati Rayudu employed defensive field setting to cut down on the boundaries but the Delhi batsmen especially Mohit showed a lot of character during his 154-ball innings in which he hit seven fours.
He enjoyed two useful partnerships, of 87 runs for the second wicket with Unmukt and 78 for the third wicket with Manhas. The left-hander was impressive against the spinners and when the field was opened up, he was taking some quick twos to keep the scoreboard moving. Just when it looked that the youngster will reach his maiden first-class century, he was trapped leg before by Firdaush Bhaja.
A lot was expected of skipper Shikhar Dhawan who raced to 30 off only 33 balls but he mistimed a pull-shot when Murtuza Vahora bowled a bouncer.
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