Zol's double century puts Maharashtra in command

India U-19 skipper Vijay Zol smashed a terrific unbeaten double hundred and opener Harshad Khadiwale scored a century as Maharashtra gained upperhand over Tripura at the end of Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy Group C match, here today.
Resuming the day on 133 for one, overnight batsmen Zol and Khadiwale put on a splendid 199-run partnership as Maharashtra declared on an imposing 460 for three in their first innings while Tripura were one wicket down on 28 at stumps - still 128 runs behind - at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here.
The day belonged to 18-year-old Zol, who carted Tripura bowlers all around the park and hit 19 fours and a six in his 324-ball knock.

Zol's superb batting display somewhat overshadowed a solid 112 off 228 by Khadiwale, who had 13 boundaries and a six against his name.
Khadiwale started on 64 while Zol was unbeaten on 42 last evening.
Zol shared century stands with Kedar Jadhav (57) and Sangram Dilp Atitkar (54 not out) for the third and fourth wicket respectively to take the hosts past Tripura's first innings score of 304.
Abbas Ali (1/23), Manisankar Murasingh (1/65) and Rana Dutta (1/80) grabbed a wicket each for the visitors.
Subhrajit Roy (12) and Abhijit Dey (4) were at the crease for Tripura while KB Pawan was dismissed for 10 in their second innings.