Haryana-UP game ends in tame draw

The Group C Ranji Trophy Super League match between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, badly affected by rain, limped to a tame draw at the Vishwarkarma college stadium in Rohtak on Tuesday.

There was never a chance of a decisive result after rain had prevented play till after lunch on the third day. Haryana, who were 189 for six at stumps on Monday, were all out for 198 in their first innings. Even on the final day, play was affected by fog and a soggy outfield and did not start till 2.10 pm. Medium pacer Sriwastava (6 for 82) and left arm spinner and skipper Gyanendrey Pandey (4 for 24) shared the wickets.

Batting through the final session, UP lost wickets at regular intervals and were 93 for five when stumps were finally drawn. Opening bowler Feroze Ghyas picked up three wickets for 32 off eight overs. Both teams got three points each.