Opener Ankush Bains struck an unbeaten 110 as Himachal Pradesh reached a steady 195 for one in their first innings on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group C cricket match against Jharkhand here today.
Put into bat by Jharkhand after losing the toss, Himachal rode on Bains' hundred and Ankit Kalsi's 148-run partnership on a low-scoring day.
Prashant Chopra was the only wicket to fall today, bagged by medium-pacer Rituraj Singh, who gave away 40 runs in his 17 overs.
Brief Scores:
Himachal Pradesh 1st Innings: 195/1 in 70 overs (Ankush Bains 110, Rituraj Singh 1/40).
