Jaydev Shah became the first Saurashtra captain to score a double century to power Saurashtra to a commanding 657 for eight declared in their first innings against Maharashtra in a Group B Ranji Trophy cricket match, here today.
Jaydev (217), who has scores of 193, 64 and 0 so far this season, put on 174 for the sixth wicket with Chirag Jani (100 not out), before Saurashtra declared their first essay.
Chesteshwar Pujara also made a patient 93 off 246 deliveries.
It was struggle once again for the Maharashtra's bowlers, who nearly conceded a lead despite scoring 600-plus against Delhi last week.
Mohsin Sayyed (4/90) picked up four wickets for Maharashtra.
In reply, Maharashtra were 18 for no loss in six overs.
Openers Swapnil Gugale (10 batting) and Murtaza Trunkwala (7) were holding the fort for Maharashtra at stumps on the second day of the four-day match.
Brief Scores:
Saurashtra: 657 for eight decl in 170.5 overs (Jaydev Shah 217, Sheldon Jackson 105, Chirag Jani 100 not out, Cheteshwar Pujara 93; Mohsin Sayyed 4/90).
Maharashtra: 18 for no loss in six overs (Swapnil Gugale 10 not out, Murtuza Trunkwala 7 not out).
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