Karnataka’s Mayank Agarwal hits double ton; Bengal in commanding position

Mayank Agarwal celebrates his double ton yesterday. Pic/PTI

Skipper Mayank Agarwal hit a double century to help Karnataka post 407 in their first innings and take the upper hand over Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy semi-final here on Thursday.

Resuming his innings at 110, Agarwal carried on his good form and played with more intent on the second day to score 249 off 429 balls. He struck an astounding 28 boundaries and six sixes during his marathon knock.

In the other semis, young wicketkeeper Abishek Porel hit a half-century before Bengal bowlers struck twice towards the end of Day Two to find themselves in a commanding position against defending champions Madhya Pradesh at Indore.

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Resuming the day at 307-4, Bengal added 131 runs from 54.3 overs on the second day to be all out for 438.

In reply, MP ended the day at 56-2 in their first innings, still trailing by 382 runs.

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