Andhra take control after bowling out Tripura for 171

Andhra reached 47 for 1 after bowling out Tripura for 171 in a Ranji Trophy group C encounter, here today.

Pacer DP Vijaykumar took 4/56 in 23 overs while new ball partner Cheepurapalli Stephen took 3 for 47.

For Tripura, opener Bishal Ghosh scored 31 while No 10 Bunti Roy was top scorer 34.

Brief Scores: Tripura 1st Innings 171 (Bunti Roy 34, DP Vijaykumar 4/56). Amdhra 47/1 (Hanuma Vihari 18 batting).