Haryana's Saini hit 152 in drawn match

Nitin Saini hit a career-best 152 not out in Haryana's second innings as their Ranji Trophy cricket match against Kerala ended in a draw here today.

Haryana had to settle with a solitary point as they had conceded first-innings lead to Kerala at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Kerala got three points. They had responded to Haryana's first-innings 303 with 404 for 9 declared.

Haryana then ended the third day on 6 for no loss. They ended the final day on 315 for 3, with Saini sharing partnerships of 145 for the third wicket with Rajat Paliwal (75) and Mohit Hooda (50 not out).
 

Brief Scores:

Haryana 303 & 315/3 in 88 overs (Nitin Saini not out, Rajat Paliwal 75)

Kerala: 404/9 dec.