Opener Priyank Panchal hit his fourth first class hundred to lead Gujarat to a solid 290 for three against hosts Punjab on the opening day of their Group B Ranji Trophy match, here today.
Nothing went right for Punjab except winning the toss as their bowlers toiled hard all day without much success.
Gujarat openers Panchal (105) and Samit Gohel (54) put on 117 after being invited to bat and the following batsmen carried forward their good work.
The opening stand was broken when Gohel was run out.
Bhargav Merai (29) was dismissed by Yuvraj Singh but skipper Parthiv Patel (41 batting) and y Venugopal Rap (40 batting) ensured that Gujarat build on the good start.
By the stumps they have put on an unbeaten 69-run stand for the fourth wicket.
Panchal was dismissed by Brainder Sran but not before hitting 15 boundaries in his knock that came off 202 balls.
Brief Scores:
Gujarat 1st innings: 290 for 3 in 85 overs.(P Panchal 105, S Gohel 54; Yuvraj Singh 1/17).
