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Baroda-Punjab match ends in draw

Vadodara Nov. 26. A crucial first innings lead of 35 runs against Punjab enabled host Baroda secure two points, as the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group `A' match ended in a draw here on Wednesday.

Resuming at 323 for eight, Punjab batsmen could add just 11 runs before being bowled out for 334 in its first innings replying to Baroda's 369.

Medium pacer Rakesh Patel was the wrecker-in-chief for the host, claiming five wickets. In its second essay, Baroda made 247 runs losing six wickets before play was called off after eight mandatory overs.

Shatrunjay Gaekwad, son of the former India player, coach and selector Anshuman Gaekwad, made a brilliant 72. Rishikesh Parab, who scored 56, ably supported him.

Brief scores: Baroda 369 & 247 for six wkts. (Shatrunjay Gaekwad 72, Rishikesh Parab 56) drew with Punjab 334 (Dinesh Mongia 60, Pankaj Dharmani 98, Reetinder Sodhi 66; Rakesh Patel five for 98). — PTI

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