<p>Kedar Jadhav knocked the stuffing out of Uttar Pradesh bowlers en route to his monumental 312-ball 327, which powered Maharashtra to a mammoth 738 for five in their Group ‘B’ Ranji Trophy match here on Saturday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>At stumps, skipper Rohit Motwani was batting on 146 off 242 deliveries, and Nikhil Paradkar (1) was giving him company.<br /><br />Resuming on overnight 102, the 27-year-old Jadhav smashed as many as 54 boundaries, 34 of them coming on the day, and two sixes during his 524-minute vigil at the crease.<br /><br />The hosts had started the day on 339 for three at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium.<br />During his knock, he shared 314 runs for the fifth wicket with Motwani, before adding 231 runs for the fourth wicket with Ankit Bawne (78 off 141 balls).<br /><br />During his 322-minute stay in the middle, Motwani found the fence 21 times.<br />Such was the Maharashtra batsmen’s onslaught that all the frontline Uttar Pradesh bowlers conceded more than 100 runs, with India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla conceding 233 in his 51 overs. He, though, picked up three wickets, including that of Jadhav.<br />Medium pacer Imtiaz Ahmed went for as many as 186 in his 40.<br /><br />If Friday was difficult, Saturday was even worse and there was not respite in sight for the visiting side which is coming off after winning its opening Ranji encounter against Delhi.<br /><br />Laxman slams ton<br /><br />Meanwhile, VVS Laxman slammed ton to prop up Hyderabad against Madhya Pradesh in a Group A clash at Uppal.<br /><br />The stylish right-hander, who is leading the side after quitting international cricket, stroked his way to a fluent 120 as the hosts recovered from early blows to post a respectable 341 all out in 114.3 overs. Hanuma Vihari gave good support to his skipper with 114.<br /><br />MP were reeling at 44/3 in response at close on day two.<br /><br />Manhas on song<br /><br />Mithun Manhas struck an unbeaten 166 against Odisha to help Delhi take control of their Group B clash against Odisha at the Ferozesha Kotla.</p>
<p>Kedar Jadhav knocked the stuffing out of Uttar Pradesh bowlers en route to his monumental 312-ball 327, which powered Maharashtra to a mammoth 738 for five in their Group ‘B’ Ranji Trophy match here on Saturday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>At stumps, skipper Rohit Motwani was batting on 146 off 242 deliveries, and Nikhil Paradkar (1) was giving him company.<br /><br />Resuming on overnight 102, the 27-year-old Jadhav smashed as many as 54 boundaries, 34 of them coming on the day, and two sixes during his 524-minute vigil at the crease.<br /><br />The hosts had started the day on 339 for three at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium.<br />During his knock, he shared 314 runs for the fifth wicket with Motwani, before adding 231 runs for the fourth wicket with Ankit Bawne (78 off 141 balls).<br /><br />During his 322-minute stay in the middle, Motwani found the fence 21 times.<br />Such was the Maharashtra batsmen’s onslaught that all the frontline Uttar Pradesh bowlers conceded more than 100 runs, with India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla conceding 233 in his 51 overs. He, though, picked up three wickets, including that of Jadhav.<br />Medium pacer Imtiaz Ahmed went for as many as 186 in his 40.<br /><br />If Friday was difficult, Saturday was even worse and there was not respite in sight for the visiting side which is coming off after winning its opening Ranji encounter against Delhi.<br /><br />Laxman slams ton<br /><br />Meanwhile, VVS Laxman slammed ton to prop up Hyderabad against Madhya Pradesh in a Group A clash at Uppal.<br /><br />The stylish right-hander, who is leading the side after quitting international cricket, stroked his way to a fluent 120 as the hosts recovered from early blows to post a respectable 341 all out in 114.3 overs. Hanuma Vihari gave good support to his skipper with 114.<br /><br />MP were reeling at 44/3 in response at close on day two.<br /><br />Manhas on song<br /><br />Mithun Manhas struck an unbeaten 166 against Odisha to help Delhi take control of their Group B clash against Odisha at the Ferozesha Kotla.</p>