Punjab scores huge 550 runs against Maharashtra

Kolhapur, Dec 18 (UNI) Riding on a century by skipper Pankaj Dharmani, Punjab built up a strong position scoring 550 runs against Maharashtra at the end of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy Plate 'B' match being played at Chhatrapati Shivaji stadium here today.

Resuming the second day's play at overnight score of 278 for five, Punjab added 272 runs before the end of their first inning two minutes after tea. The highlight of the second day's play was Punjab night watchman Bipul Sharma contributed 93 runs, while captain Pankaj Dharmani, who was retired yesterday on 71 due to injury, made 123 runs.

Dharmani completed his second century in current season and recorded his 20th Ranji century. He hit 12 fours, one six in his knock.

In reply, Maharashtra lost its opener Harshad Khadiwale early, who scored only five runs when the team score was 15. Then onwards, Dheeraj Jadhav and Hrishikesh Kanitkar played without losing any further wicket till the end of the play with 27 and 15 runs respectively.

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