Mysuru :

A valuable knock by Liyan Khan 117 (12x4s, 2x6s), helped hosts Karnataka to score 231 for seven in 90 overs in their first innings at close on the Day-1 of the four-day semi-final played against Himachal Pradesh in the Col. C K Nayudu Trophy 2014-15 tie played at the SDNR Wadiyar Platinum Jubilee University Grounds here on Thursday.

Opting to bat first, Karnataka got off to a bad start losing three wickets for 42 runs, but some resolute batting by Liyan Khan (117) and K.N. Bharath (37, 6x4s) who added 69-valuable runs for the fourth wicket brought some respite for the home team.

Later Liyan and skipper Dinesh Borwankar (36, 4x4s) steadied the innings further with a valuable 105-run fifth wicket partnership. Medium-pacer S.N. Nirmohi impressed for Himachal Pradesh taking three for 29. Left-arm spinner R.K. Singh took two for 61.

At stumps Mysuru lad J. Suchith (4 n.o.) and Ronit More were at the crease.

The Scores: Semi-finals: Karnataka: 231 for seven in 90 overs (Liyan Khan 117, K.N. Bharath 37, Dinesh Borwankar 36, S.N. Nirmohi three for 29, R. K. Singh two for 61) vs Himachal Pradesh.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / Friday – February 20th, 2015