Hyderabad secured a first-innings lead over Andhra in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match, following a strong performance by Tanay Thyagarajan. Tanay claimed 5/63, which led to Andhra being bowled out for 184 runs.
After Hyderabad posted 275 in their first innings, Andhra's batting lineup struggled to reach the total. Mohammed Siraj made the initial breakthrough, dismissing opener Abhishek Reddy for 5 runs in the third over.
Following Siraj's early strike, the spin attack, led by Tanay, controlled the day's play. Tanay's spell marked his second consecutive five-wicket haul of the season.
His bowling performance ensured Andhra was bowled out in 63 overs for 184 runs. This gave Hyderabad a 91-run first-innings lead.
In their second innings, the Hyderabad team was positioned at 78 for one in 22.5 overs at stumps. Opener Tanmay Agarwal was unbeaten on 49 runs off 72 balls, including four boundaries.
With Tanmay Agarwal in good form, Hyderabad is in a strong position in their second innings, looking to extend their lead further in the match.
