Vidarbha reach 254/3 against Assam on Day 1

Ganesh Satish struck an unbeaten 93 while opener Sanjay Ramaswamy made 83 as Vidarbha produced a commanding batting display to reach 254 for three on the opening day of the four-day Group B Ranji Trophy cricket match against Assam, here today.
Opting to bat after winning the toss, Ramaswamy and skipper Faiz Fazal (44) shared 68 runs for the opening wicket to lay the foundation for the total.
Then Ramaswamy and Satish joined hands and the duo piled the misery on the Assam bowlers with a 131-run second wicket stand.
Off-spinner Swarupam Purkayastha (3/86) picked up all the three wickets for Assam.

In fact, it was Purkayastha who broke the dangerous-looking partnership between Ramaswamy and Satish. He also picked up the opening wicket of Fazal and Aditya Shanware.
Ramaswamy faced 196 deliveries en route to his 83 and struck four hits to the fence, while Satish unbeaten 184-ball knock was laced with seven boundaries and one six.

Assam used as many as seven bowlers but only Purkayastha was the one to taste success.
Brief Scores:
Vidarbha: 254 for three in 90 overs (Ganesh Satish 93 not out, Sanjay Ramaswamy 83; Swarupam Purkayastha 3/86).