Ranji Trophy: Khare hits unbeaten half-century as Chhattisgarh reach 103/2

CUTTACK

: Amandeep Khare's unbeaten half-century helped Chhattisgarh reach 103 for 2 against Goa in a rain-affected Ranji Trophy Group C fixture at

Barabati Stadium

today.

Put in to bat, Chhattisgarh were five for one in the third over after the start was delayed by four and half hours because of a wet outfield due to yesterday's downpour.

Khare steadied the innings with Sahil Gupta (29) and completed his 50 in 78 balls as the duo put together 76 before the opener was run out by

Darshan Misal

.

There was also an early finish as bad light stopped play after 38.3 overs with Khare batting on 58 (10x4), while skipper Mohammad Kaif was unbeaten on eight.

Goa suffered an injury scare when Felix Alemao lost his balance on his follow through in the fifth ball of his sixth over as medium pacer had to be stretchered off the field.

Brief scores:

Chhattisgarh 1st innings: 103 for two in 38.3 overs (Amandeep Khare 58 batting).