Ranji Trophy 2015: Kerala hold edge over Hyderabad at Stumps on Day 3

For the home side, opener Akshath Reddy top-scored with 73 off 196 balls. He hit seven fours and a six. (Source: PTI)

Kerala are certain to take the first-innings lead as they reduced Hyderabad to 207 for eight in their Ranji Trophy group league match on Sunday.

At stumps on the third day of the Group C match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, hosts Hyderabad were trailing by 194 runs with two wickets remaining in the first innings.

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Resuming on their overnight score of 40 for one, Hyderabad found the going tough through the day with left-arm spinner Karaparambil Monish (6/91) being the wrecker in chief.

For the home side, opener Akshath Reddy top-scored with 73 off 196 balls. He hit seven fours and a six.

At close of play on the penultimate day, Balchander Anirudh was batting on 54 off 143 balls.