Sanjay, Dhruv give Board President’s XI strong start

South Africa A, resuming on its overnight score of 389 for two, declared on 473 for four. Off-spinner Jalaj Saxena (two for 54) was the best bowler on view.

Published : Jul 31, 2018 19:50 IST

Dhruv Shorey made an unbeaten 67. (File Photo)
Dhruv Shorey made an unbeaten 67. (File Photo)
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Dhruv Shorey made an unbeaten 67. (File Photo)

Board President’s XI coasted to 201 for two in response to the South Africa A team’s big first-innings total, on the second day of their match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday.

South Africa A, resuming on its overnight score of 389 for two, declared on 473 for four. Off-spinner Jalaj Saxena (two for 54) was the best bowler on view.

Board President’s XI opening batsman A. Easwaran played a few pleasing straight drives en route to a fluent 48-ball 33, before he fell to pacer Malusi Siboto.

Vidarbha batsman Sanjay Ramaswamy (87, 113b, 17x4, 1x6) made a mark, but fell caught-behind to leg-spinner Shaun von Berg. Dhruv Shorey (67 n.o., 97b, 11x4, 1x6) and Ricky Bhui ( 3 n.o.) stayed at the crease until the close of play.

Brief Scores:

South Africa A 473 for four declared in 115.1 overs (Pieter Malan 51, Sarel Erwee 117 retired hurt, Zubayr Hamza 104 retired hurt, Khayelihle Zondo 67, Hendrik Van Der Dussen 39, S. Muthusamy 31, Rudi Second 44) vs Board President’s XI 201 for two in 45 overs (A. Easwaran 33, Sanjay Ramaswamy 87, Dhruv Shorey 67 n.o.)

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