Hyderabad had Kerala struggling at 179 for six in their first innings after posting 270 on day two of the Ranji Trophy Group C cricket match.

Hyderabad, resuming the day at 225 for seven, added 45 runs to the total courtesy an unbeaten 65 by Ibrahim Khaleel.

The hosts stuttered in their response, losing six wickets for 150 runs. Sachin Baby (41 batting) and KS Monish (3 batting) ensured there were no further fall of wickets before stumps.

Ravi Kiran and Ashish Readdy took two wickets each for Hyderabad.

Brief scores: Hyderabad: 270 (Ibrahim Khaleel 65, Hanuma Vihari 76; P U Anthaf 5/61) Kerala 179/6 (K B Pawan 50, Sachin Baby 41 batting; Ashish Reddy 2/42, Ravi Kiran 2/45).

Kalsi, Parida fifties mark Himachal comeback against Goa

Ankit Kalsi and Rashmi Parida scored half centuries as Himachal Pradesh made 172 for three in reply to Goa’s 357 all out on day two of the Ranji Trophy Group C match.

Brief scores: Goa: 357 all out in 109.2 overs (Darshan Misal 97, Robin D’Souza 67; Raghav Dhawan 2/55, Gurvinder Singh 2/70, Karanveer Singh 2/54). Himachal Pradesh: 172/3 in 68 overs (Ankush Bains 46, Ankit Kalsi 66 batting, Rashmi Parida 55 batting).