Jharkhand comfortably placed against Tripura

Ranchi: Skipper Saurav Tiwary`s century and his 162-run fourth wicket partnership with Rajiv Kumar (75) put Jharkhand in the driver`s seat on the first day of the four-day Plate Group `A` Ranji Trophy tie against Tripura at Mecon Stadium here today.

At the draw of stumps, the hosts were at 299 for five in their first innings with Shiv Gautam (12) and Shahbaz Nadeem (10) at the crease.

After suffering initial jolts when the team was reduced to 22 for two, Tiwari (136) joined Ishank Jaggi (31) and the two put on 92 valuable runs for the third wicket.


After the dismissal of Jaggi, Tiwari and Kumar toyed with the Tripura bowlers till offie Jayant Debnath clean bowled Tiwari and Kumar followed suit, being run out.

Tiwari struck 15 boundaries in his chanceless ton.

Brief Scores: Jharkhand 1st innings: 299 for 5 in 88 overs (Saurav Tiwary 136, Shiv Gautam 75; Jayanta Debnath 2/84)

Bureau Report