Washington Sundar smashed a fifty and scalped two key batsmen to put India Red in the driver's seat against India Blue on the second day of the Duleep Trophy final, in Lucknow, on Tuesday.
The 17-year-old Sundar blasted six fours and five sixes in his 88-run knock after India Red resumed their innings at an overnight score of 317 for five.
Sundar was supported by Vijay Gohil (29) and Basil Thampi (17) as India Red posted 438 all out in 127.2 overs in their first innings.
In reply, opener Abhimanyu Easwaran (87) scored an unbeaten 123-ball 87, laced with 10 boundaries to take India Blue to 181 for five in 45 overs.
At stumps, Jaydev Unadkat (27) was giving company to Easwaran with India Blue still trailing by 302 runs at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium.
Off-spinner Sundar (2/55) and left-arm spinner Gohil (3/65) weaved a web of spin to make life difficult for India Blue, who had some experienced batsmen such as Suresh Raina (1) and Manoj Tiwary (25).
Brief Score:
India Red 1st innings: 483 allout in 127.2 overs (Washington Sundar 88; BA Bhatt 4/154)
India Blue 1st innings: 181-5 in 45 overs (AR Easwaran 87 not out; V Gohil 3/65).
