Andhra bowlers bundle out Hyderabad for 275 in Ranji Trophy

Vijayawada: Andhra bowled out Hyderabad, led by international cricketer Mohammed Siraj, for 275 in 86 overs on the opening day of their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match at Devineni Venkata Ramana Praneetha Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) Grounds at Mulapadu near Vijayawada on Sunday. In reply, Andhra reached nine without loss in two overs at stumps.

After winning toss and electing to bat, Hyderabad made a promising start, with openers Tanmay Agarwal and Abhirath Reddy adding 109 runs for the first wicket. Tanmay scored 42 off 75 balls, while Abhirath top-scored with 67 off 108 deliveries, hitting eight fours and a six.

Andhra fought back with regular breakthroughs to restrict visitors.

Tanmay was the first to depart at 109, caught by Ricky Bhui off Saurabh Kumar. Abhirath fell at 120, followed by the third wicket at 133 and the fourth at 141.

Rahul Singh contributed 20, while Pragnay Reddy scored 31. Rahul Radesh Chigullapalli and Pragnay added 53 runs for the fifth wicket before Pragnay was dismissed at 194. Hyderabad subsequently lost Chama Milind at 200, Aniketh Reddy at 211, Tanay Thyagarajan at 245 and Ruthik Mende at 253. Mohammed Siraj was the last wicket to fall, with Hyderabad’s innings ending at 275.

Rahul Radesh remained unbeaten on 58 off 105 balls, hitting five fours and a six.

Tripurana Vijay led the Andhra attack with four wickets for 90 runs.

Left-arm spinner Lalith Mohan claimed three for 78, while Saurabh Kumar also took three wickets, conceding 75 runs. In reply, Andhra openers M Hemanth Reddy (4 not out) and Abhishek Reddy (5 not out) took the hosts to nine without loss at close of play. Andhra will look to build a substantial first-innings total on the second day.

In their opening match, Andhra secured three points after drawing with Karnataka, having gained a first-innings lead. Hyderabad, meanwhile, collected seven points with an innings-and-40-run victory over Tripura and will aim to maintain their strong run in the tournament.

Hyderabad — 1st innings: 275 all out in 86 overs. Abhirath Reddy 67 (108b, 8x4, 1x6), Rahul Radesh Chigullapalli 58* (105b, 5x4, 1x6), Tanmay Agarwal 42 (75b, 4x4), Pragnay Reddy 31 (67b, 4x4, 1x6)

Andhra Bowling: Tripurana Vijay 4/90, Lalith Mohan 3/78, Saurabh Kumar 3/75.

Andhra — 1st innings: 9/0 in 2 overs. M Hemanth Reddy 4*, Abhishek