JOIN USBatting first, Bangalore Zone had no problems whatsoever in tackling the listless Dharwad Zone bowlers. Openers D Nishal (79) and Shashinadra (165 not out) set the tempo for a huge first innings score, posting a huge 167-run stand for the opening wicket.
Following Nischal’s exit, Kunal (106) joined in the run fest, stitching a 190-run stand for the second wicket as Bangalore declared their innings at 357/2 in 78.4 overs.
Shashindra was particularly punsishing on the Dharwad bowlers, slamming 20 boundaries and three over the fence in his 203-ball knock.
Kunal’s century -- containing 13 boundaries and three sixers -- also came in quick time.
Brief scores: At RSI (T): Bangalore Zone: 357/2 decl in 78.4 overs (D Nishcal 79, K Shashindra 165 n.o.; Kunal Kapoor 106) vs Dharwad Zone: 61/1 in 12.5 overs (Tanu B 30 n.o., Nitin Bille 27 n.o.)
At IAF (T): Bangalore City XI: 293 all out in 83.1 overs (KC Avinash 104, Karan Rao 72, Nikhil Kashap 58; Gokul G Rao 2-20, DR Balasubramanya 3-73, H Narasimha Murthy 3-76, D Raghavendra 2-57) vs Shimoga Zone: 36/1 in 14.1 overs.