Electing to bat, India scored 329 for the loss of six wkts in 50 overs in the Kenstar Asian 'A' teams' tournament.

The Sri Lanka captain hit an unbeaten 100 as Sri Lanka 'A' beat Pakistan by five wickets in the Kenstar Asian 'A' teams cricket tournament.

Opener Arindam Das struck a patient 91 to help Bengal take a vital 136-run lead and assure themselves of two points against Hyderabad

Bengal are poised for a first innings lead against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy match.

The 25-year-old batsman scored 123 as Assam posted 288 for 8 in their first innings against Bengal on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match.

The all-rounder's 82 enabled Bengal post a modest first innings score of 246 in the Ranji Trophy match against Assam.

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