<p>Hosts Karnataka took the first-innings lead against Uttar Pradesh, as their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy game ended in a draw.</p>.<p>After bundling out Uttar Pradesh for 281 in the first innings, courtesy a valiant half-century by all-rounder Shreyas Gopal (58), Karnatka posted 321 on the board to take a slender 40-run lead.</p>.<p>In their second essay, Uttar Pradesh resumed the fourth and the final day at 29/1.</p>.<p>Uttar Pradesh had to bat the entire day to salvage a draw and opener Almas Shaukat (103 not out) scored an unbeaten ton to ensure that the visitors don't end up losing the game.</p>.<p>Shaukat had to bat as long as possible and he exactly did that.</p>.<p>Shaukat remained on the crease for 210 balls, hitting 14 fours and a lone six, to ensure that Karnataka bowlers did not get the upper hand.</p>.<p>One-down Madhav Kaushik (45 off 83 balls) and two-down Aksh Deep Nath (38 off 75 balls) gave perfect support to Shaukat, who was the cynosure of eyes at the KSCA Hubli cricket ground.</p>.<p>After Kaushik was caught by Devdutt Padikkal off David Mathias, Nath also played with caution.</p>.<p>Their knocks helped Uttar Pradesh to play out the day and ensured that the match was drawn.</p>.<p>In the second essay, for Karnataka, pacer Ronit More (1-52), spinner Shreyas Gopal (1-51) and Mathias (1-27) picked a wicket each.</p>.<p>Karnataka grabbed three points on the basis of their first-innings lead, while Uttar Pradesh had to be content with a lone point.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, in a cliffhanger at Indore, Baroda won against Madhya Pradesh by one wicket, while Saurashtra thrashed Railways by an innings and 90 runs.</p>.<p>Their skipper Jaydev Unadkat, who was bagged by IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for Rs 3 crore, celebrated the moment by taking six wickets and played a key part in the team's win at Visakhapatnam.</p>.<p>In the next round starting from December 25, Karnataka takes on Himachal Pradesh in Mysuru, while Uttar Pradesh plays against Saurashtra at Rajkot.</p>.<p>Brief Scores: Uttar Pradesh 281 and 204/3 Declared (Almas Shaukat 103 not out; Madhav Kaushik 45, David Mathias 1-27) versus Karnataka 321. Match Drawn. Karnataka 3 points, UP 1 point.</p>.<p>At Visakhapatnam: Railways 248 and 141 (Arindam Ghosh 38, Jaydev Unadkat 6-23, D Jadeja 2-18) versus Saurashtra 479/9 Declared. Saurashtra won by an innings and 90 runs. Saurashtra 7 points, Railways O points.</p>.<p>At Indore: Madhya Pradesh 125 and 270 versus Baroda 222 and 174/9 (Kedar Devdhar 48, Abhimanyu Singh Rajput 27 not out; Avesh Khan 4/54, Kuldeep Sen 3/28). Baroda won by 1 wicket. Baroda 6 points, MP 0 points.</p>
<p>Hosts Karnataka took the first-innings lead against Uttar Pradesh, as their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy game ended in a draw.</p>.<p>After bundling out Uttar Pradesh for 281 in the first innings, courtesy a valiant half-century by all-rounder Shreyas Gopal (58), Karnatka posted 321 on the board to take a slender 40-run lead.</p>.<p>In their second essay, Uttar Pradesh resumed the fourth and the final day at 29/1.</p>.<p>Uttar Pradesh had to bat the entire day to salvage a draw and opener Almas Shaukat (103 not out) scored an unbeaten ton to ensure that the visitors don't end up losing the game.</p>.<p>Shaukat had to bat as long as possible and he exactly did that.</p>.<p>Shaukat remained on the crease for 210 balls, hitting 14 fours and a lone six, to ensure that Karnataka bowlers did not get the upper hand.</p>.<p>One-down Madhav Kaushik (45 off 83 balls) and two-down Aksh Deep Nath (38 off 75 balls) gave perfect support to Shaukat, who was the cynosure of eyes at the KSCA Hubli cricket ground.</p>.<p>After Kaushik was caught by Devdutt Padikkal off David Mathias, Nath also played with caution.</p>.<p>Their knocks helped Uttar Pradesh to play out the day and ensured that the match was drawn.</p>.<p>In the second essay, for Karnataka, pacer Ronit More (1-52), spinner Shreyas Gopal (1-51) and Mathias (1-27) picked a wicket each.</p>.<p>Karnataka grabbed three points on the basis of their first-innings lead, while Uttar Pradesh had to be content with a lone point.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, in a cliffhanger at Indore, Baroda won against Madhya Pradesh by one wicket, while Saurashtra thrashed Railways by an innings and 90 runs.</p>.<p>Their skipper Jaydev Unadkat, who was bagged by IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for Rs 3 crore, celebrated the moment by taking six wickets and played a key part in the team's win at Visakhapatnam.</p>.<p>In the next round starting from December 25, Karnataka takes on Himachal Pradesh in Mysuru, while Uttar Pradesh plays against Saurashtra at Rajkot.</p>.<p>Brief Scores: Uttar Pradesh 281 and 204/3 Declared (Almas Shaukat 103 not out; Madhav Kaushik 45, David Mathias 1-27) versus Karnataka 321. Match Drawn. Karnataka 3 points, UP 1 point.</p>.<p>At Visakhapatnam: Railways 248 and 141 (Arindam Ghosh 38, Jaydev Unadkat 6-23, D Jadeja 2-18) versus Saurashtra 479/9 Declared. Saurashtra won by an innings and 90 runs. Saurashtra 7 points, Railways O points.</p>.<p>At Indore: Madhya Pradesh 125 and 270 versus Baroda 222 and 174/9 (Kedar Devdhar 48, Abhimanyu Singh Rajput 27 not out; Avesh Khan 4/54, Kuldeep Sen 3/28). Baroda won by 1 wicket. Baroda 6 points, MP 0 points.</p>