Kerala rode on Rohan Prem's 118 and Sachin Baby's 70 to score 347 all out in their first innings against Tripura on the second day of their Group C Ranji Trophy cricket match here today.
In reply, Tripura were 118 for two in 42 overs at stumps with opener Udiyan Bose retiring hurt on 52.
Tripura still trail Kerala by 229 runs in their quest for the vital first innings lead.
Earlier resuming at the overnight score of 223 for four, Prem, batting on 94 last evening, completed a fine century that came off 264 balls. He struck eight boundaries and two sixes.
Besides Prem and Baby, Akshay Chandran (41 not out), Robert Fernandez (37) and MD Nidheesh (34) als made useful contributions with the bat for Kerala.
Rana Dutta (5/50) picked up a five-wicket haul for Tripura.
Brief Scores:
Kerala: 347 all out in 129.5 overs (Rohan Prem 118, Sachin Baby 70; Rana Dutta 5/50).
Tripura: 118 for two in 42 overs (Udiyan Bose 52 retired hurt; S Sandeep Warrier 1/34).
