Punjab restrict Maharashtra for 452 all-out

Kolhapur, Dec 20 (UNI) Punjab restricted Maharashtra to 452 all-out to gain first innings lead of 98 runs and collected two points in the four-day Ranji trophy plate ''B'' match that ended in a draw at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Stadium here today.

Punjab's fine bowling and fielding did not allow Maharashtra to settle down and finally ended the innings for 452 all out after lunch.

In reply to Punjab's total of 550, Maharashtra resumed the last day's play at the overnight score of 308 for five with Yogesh Takwale and captain Sairaj contributing valuable 102-run partnership and also completed their individual half centuries.

After lunch, Sairaj was out LBW off R Sharma's bowling when team score was 414. Sairaj scored 52 runs with four fours in 190 minutes facing 155 balls. After that, no batsman stayed longer on the pitch and were all out for 452 before tea.

Ravneet Ricky and Karan Goel opened Punjab second innings and at tea, the socre was 18 runs without loss. After tea, they added another 10 runs before play was stopped. Ricky was on eight and Goel was on 20 when the match ended.

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