MANDAR Ghodmare claimed five wickets and Kaustubh Salve took 3 for 49 to bowl out Kerala for 265 runs in their first innings, ensuring a healthy 146- run first innings lead for Vidarbha on Day 3 of their four-day U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy match at the VCA’s Civil Lines Stadium on Thursday. Kerala resumed on 111-1 and their batsmen defended dourly against the Vidarbhabowlers.

 

However, Mandar and Kaustubhkept chipping away, taking wickets at regular intervals to dismiss Kerala for 265 before asharp spell of rainstopped play. Brief Scores: Vidarbha 1st Innings 411. Kerala 1st innings 265 all out in 94.5 overs (Akarsh52, Akshay 72, Imran 40; Mandar Ghodmare 5-65, Kaustubh Salve3-49). Vidarbha lead by 146 runs.