Hyderabad, Nov 5 Riding on Paras Dogra's 123,
Himachal Pradesh took a first innings lead against Hyderabad,
before the hosts finished the third day of their Ranji Trophy
Super League Group A match 79 runs ahead of the visitors here
today.
After Hyderabad piled up 328 in first innings, Himachal,
who resumed at 166 for three wickets, overhauled the target
and finished their first essay 22 run ahead, thanks to fine
contributions from Dogra and Ajay Mannu (68).
However, Hyderabad rode on a 80-run second wicket
partnership between T Suman (46) and Ambati Rayudu (42n.o.) to
finish the day at 101 for three after 30 overs.
A Yadav (2n.o.) also remained unbeaten.
Earlier, Alfred Absolem of Hyderabad took four wickets
for 95 runs but failed to stop Dogra, who resumed at personal
54 and handled the bowling attack with relative ease. - (Agencies)
Nov 05, 2009
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