Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Tanmay’s ton puts Hyderabad in control

Hyderabad: Tanmay Agarwal’s composed unbeaten 124 guided Hyderabad to a steady 244/5 against Andhra Pradesh on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy Group B clash at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Batting with patience, Tanmay faced 240 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and a six, anchoring Hyderabad's innings after they lost wickets at regular intervals.

Abhirath Reddy contributed a solid 35 off 114 deliveries, and Kodimela Himateja added 36 off 54 balls with seven fours.

Andhra’s bowlers kept Hyderabad in check, Tripurana Vijay was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/85 in his 27 overs.

Yara Sandeep and Lalith Mohan picked up a wicket each.

Hyderabad’s innings progressed cautiously, reaching 244 for five at stumps, with the experienced Tanmay and wicketkeeper Rahul Radesh (22) looking to add valuable runs on Day 2.

Hyderabad 1st Innings Tanmay Agarwal no 124 (240b, 10x4, 1x6), Abhirath Reddy c Lalith Mohan b Vijay 35 (114b, 3x4, 1x6), Rohit Rayudu c sub (CR Gnaneshwar) b Vijay 0 (7b), Kodimela Himateja c †Bharat b Sandeep 36 (54b, 7x4), Rahul Singh (c) c & b Vijay 1 (5b), Nitesh Reddy st †Bharat b Lalith Mohan 22 (69b, 2x4), Rahul Radesh †no 22 (50b, 2x4); Extras: (b 4) 4; Total: (For 5 wkts in 90 overs) 244; Fall of wickets: 1-91, 2-95, 3-151, 4-152, 5-200; Bowling: KV Sasikanth 15-3-32-0, Mohammad Rafi 17-3-41-0, Tripurana Vijay 27-4-85-3, Lalith Mohan 23-4-64-1, Yara Sandeep 8-0-18-1.