The Hindu : All matches end in draw

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Thursday, Nov 27, 2003

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All matches end in draw

VISAKHAPATNAM NOV. 26. The final day action in the penultimate round-robin matches of the South Zone under-17 tournament for the V. Pattabhiraman Trophy on Wednesday was quite interesting, but all matches ended in draws and Karnataka made sure of retaining the trophy.

Karnataka's M.R. Darshan claimed seven wickets in first innings and Umesh Karve bagged six wickets in the second innings but Hyderabad managed to escape innings defeat by skin of its teeth. But the two points gained from the drawn match took Karnataka's tally to unassailable 18 points. Even if it loses to Tamil Nadu (eight points) in its last match, Karnataka will top the table.

Andhra captain A.G. Pradeep scored an unbeaten century (101, 6x1, 4x10) in the second innings but Tamil Nadu managed to draw the game at Ukku Stadium.

Points position at the end of fourth and penultimate round-robin matches: 1. Karnataka (16), 2. Tamil Nadu (8), 3. Andhra (6), 4. Hyderabad and Kerala (4 each). 6. Goa (0).

The scores:

Karnataka 284 drew with Hyderabad 109 in 56.1 overs (M.R. Darshan seven for 24) and 166 for nine in 66 overs (Aaron Paul 48, Azharuddin 37, Umesh Karvi six for 51). Karnataka two points, Hyderabad nil.

Andhra 212 and 204 for three in 65 overs (A.G. Pradeep 101 n.o., V. Abraham 59) drew with Tamil Nadu 154 and 73 for five in 42 overs. Andhra two points, Tamil Nadu nil.

Goa 164 and 165 in 92.2 overs (S.J.Shetty 51, S. Bandekar 25) drew with Kerala 231 and 97 for eight in 30 overs (Rahul Prem 50, S. Bandekar four for 28). Kerala two points, Goa nil.

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