The Karnataka under-16 batsmen struggled their way to 188 for five in 93 overs on the opening day of the four-day match against Andhra in the Vijay Merchant Trophy tournament here on Thursday.
Kishan Bedare laboured his way to an unbeaten 56 (157b, 3x4) as Andhra bowlers controlled the proceedings.
Brief scores: Karnataka: 188/5 in 93 overs (Nikin Jose 33, Anchith Aiyappa 46, Kishan S Bedare 56 batting, Shreenidhi MA 26; Prashanth Akurathi 3-43) vs Andhra.
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