Ranji Trophy: Rajasthan reach 249/5 against Odisha on Day 1

PATIALA: Rajasthan's middle-order put up a solid performance as the team reached 249/5 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Odisha here today.

SF Khan top-scored for Rajasthan with an unbeaten 135-ball 65, which laced with eight fours. Giving him company at the draw of stumps was Chetan Bist (20) after Rajasthan were put in to bat by Odisha.

Ashok Menaria was the second best with a 41-run effort, which came off 43 deliveries and included seven hits to the fence.

For Odisha, five different bowlers picked up the five wickets that fell today.

Brief Scores:

Rajasthan: 249/5 in 78 overs (SF Khan 65 batting, SB Pradhan 1/63).