Haryana put up an impressive bowling effort to beat Kerala by nine runs in their opening match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here today.
Haryana limited Kerala to 232 all out after making 241 for seven in 50 overs.
Nitin Saini and Mohit Hooda struck fifties for Haryana while opposition batsman Sachin Baby's effort of 95 went in vain.
Brief scores: Haryana 241/7 in 50 overs (Nitin Saini 52, Mohit Hooda 54; Fabid Ahmed 2/35, Saneep Warrier 2/35). Kerala 232 all out in 50 overs (Sachin Baby 95; Amit Mishra 3/35, Jayant 3/21).
