Hyderabad take 224 runs first innings lead over Goa

Hyderabad gained a 224-run first innings lead over Goa in their Ranji Trophy match even as B Sandeep slammed 108 (4x11) to become the second centurion for his team today.
The Hyderabad side were dismissed at 388 at the VCA civil lines ground here today.
Hyderabad resumed the third day on 188 for four wickets. They lost centurion Akshay Reddy (128) early in the day as play resumed half an hour late following overnight rains.
Sandeep was ably supported by Mehadi Hasan, who made 62, hitting 10 boundaries and six, on a decent batting track.
Goa spinner Amit Yadav (3/73) showed some penetration but could not restrict the Hyderabad batsmen.

Goa, who scored 164 in their first innings, were five without loss as rain stopped play for the day.
Brief Scores: Goa: 164 all out and 5/0.
Hyderabad: 388 all out off 130 overs (Akshay Reddy 128, B Sandeep 108; Amit Yadav 3/73, R R Singh 2/55.