Kerala grinds out a draw against Karnataka in Ranji Trophy sixth round
K.Gowtham who had Kerala in trouble by snaring three wickets in the Ranji Trophy cricket match here on Friday
Kerala grinded out a draw against Karnataka in the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament at the KCA-St.Xavier’s College ground here on Friday.After conceding a first innings lead of 143, Kerala slumped to 31 for three as off-spinner K. Gowtham removed opener P.Rahul (15) and the reliable Rohan Prem (14) in quick succession. The surface offered enough help for the spinners and Kerala would have been in deep trouble if Shubhang Hedge at mid-on had held on to regulation catch offered by Sachin Baby, on nine, off Shreyas Gopal. Sachin Baby made Karnataka pay dearly for the reprieve as he once again played a match saving innings (37 not out) and added 55 runs with Vath...