Armaan Jaffer’s ton helps Mumbai gain advantage on Day Two

Armaan Jaffer

Armaan Jaffer's scintillating ton ensured Mumbai gained a 52-run lead against Andhra Pradesh on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group ‘B' encounter in Vizianagaram. The right-handed batsman batted throughout the day, scoring 116 not out with 16 fours and a solitary six. Wickets kept falling around him but he batted with grit to ensure his side gained an early advantage in the match.

Resuming the day at 25-1, Yashasvi Jaiswal played a fine hand with Jaffer, stitching together a partnership of 75 runs. The left-hander was trapped leg-before on 45 to AP's off-spinner Shoaib Md Khan who picked up two wickets for 70 runs. Captain Ajinkya Rahane also played a fine knock of 44 before becoming pacer KV Sasikanth's second victim. Sasikanth was the pick of the bowlers for AP with figures of 3-50. After Rahane fell, the lower middle-order didn't show any composure.

In-form Sarfaraz had a rare failure with a score of just five, becoming Sasikanth's third victim. Wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore (10) was leg-before to offie Shoaib. Left-arm spinner Lalith Mohan trapped Shams Mulani for 10, the last wicket to fall on the day. Reliable all-rounder Tanush Kotian then joined Jaffer in the middle and ensured that Mumbai don't lose their advantage. He scored a brisk 43 which included five boundaries and a six. Now, it is upto them to ensure Mumbai stay ahead in the game.

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Brief scores
AP 238 all out v Mumbai 290-6 (A Jaffer 116', Y Jaiswal 45, A Rahane 44; KV Sasikanth 3-50, S Md Khan 2-70)

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