The match as a contest was tilted in MP's favour after they bowled out Punjab for 358 in response to their first innings score of 370 and then consolidated further to 81 for three at stumps.
Starting with an overall lead of 94 runs and seven wickets in hand, MP scored 314 for six on the final day when play was stopped.
Former India A player Jalaj Saxena (95) anchored the innings to perfection on the final day as the visitors hung to their 3 points.
Brief Scores: MP 370 & 314/6 (Jalaj Saxena 95, Devendra Bundela 55, Rameez Khan 54)
Punjab 370. Match Drawn. Points MP 3; Punjab 1.
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