From overnight 312 for four, J&K crumbled to 377 all out with Prasanth Parameswaram and Sandeep warriors picking up four wickets apiece.
In reply, Kerala were on firm footing having lost just two wicket so far. VA Jagadeesh looked set for a hundred as he ended the day at 84 not out, which came off 175 balls and included 12 boundaries.
Brief Scores:
Jammu and Kashmir 1st Innings: 377 all out
Kerala 1st Innings: 184 for 2 in 61 overs (V A Jagadeesh 84 batting, Rohan Prem 42 batting).
