With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.
The dominance of Saurashtra's bowlers could be gauged from the fact that Himachal lost their first seven wickets for just 22 runs.
A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.