Bandeep Singh scored a patient unbeaten half century to lift Jammu and Kashmir to 173 for six at the close of play on day one in a Ranji Trophy Group C match against Andhra Pradesh, here today.
Sent in to bat, Bandeep scored an unbeaten 68 off 237 balls to keep alive Jammu and Kashmir's innings. He struck nine boundaries and two sixes in the process.
At stumps, Samiullah Beigh was giving Bandeep company on 27.
Apart from Bandeep, wicket-keeper Adil Rishi (32) and Manzoor Dar (35) also chipped with useful contributions.
For Andhra, off-spinner Shaik Basha picked up two wickets conceding 43 runs.
Brief Scores:
Jammu and Kashmir: 173 for six in 90 overs (Bandeep Singh 68 not out; Shaik Basha 2/43).
