Wakaskar, Rawat help Railways take first-innings lead

Riding on a century by Saurabh Wakaskar and half-centuries from Mahesh Rawat and SS Shukla, Railways scored 310 all out in reply to Baroda's 183, thereby taking a solid 127-run lead first innings, on the second day of their Group A Ranji Trophy encounter here.
Resuming on 39 for no loss, the openers Wakaskar and Shukla put on 93 runs together before the latter got out for a 90-ball 51, which included nine fours.
Shukla's dismissal triggered a small collapse and three more wickets fell in quick succession. But Wakaskar, who started the day at an overnight score of 16, went on to complete his century.

Wakaskar took 193 deliveries for his 104, studded with 10 hits to the fence and two sixes.
Rawat then contributed with a crucial and quick 72 off 79 balls to ensure that Railways' cross 300-run mark and take a healthy first-innings lead.
For Baroda Atit Sheth was the pick of the bowlers with figures of four for 54.

In their second innings, Baroda reached 27 for no loss with Kedar Devdhar unbeaten on eight and Aditya Waghmode on 15 at the close of play.
Brief scores:
Baroda: 183 & 27/0 in 10 overs
Railways 1st innings: 310 all out (Saurabh Wakaskar 104, Mahesh Rawat 72; Atit Sheth 4/54).