Ranji Trophy: Vihari, Prasanth's ton take Andhra to commanding position

VALSAD: Skipper Hanuma Vihari and

Prasanth Kumar

hit superb centuries to take Andhra to a commanding position against

Tripura

in a Ranji Trophy Group C match on Monday.

Vihari remained unbeaten on 144 while Prasanth made 129 as the duo shared 240 runs for the second wicket to help Andhra reach 377 for three in 116 overs in their first innings in reply to Tripura's 171.

Resuming at the overnight score of 47 for one, Vihari and Prasanth dominated the proceedings with their great batsmanship.

Vihari scored his runs off 336 balls with the help of 14 boundaries, while Prasanth's ton came off 235 deliveries during which he struck 13 fours and two hits over the fence.

Slow left-arm orthodox bowler Gurinder Singh (2/92) picked up two wickets for Tripura while pacer Manisankar Murasingh (1/93) accounted for the other Andhra wicket.

Brief Scores:

Tripura: 171 all out in 58.1 overs

Andhra: 377 for three in 116 overs (Hanuma Vihari 144 not out, Prasanth Kumar 129; Gurinder Singh 2/92).