Srinagar, Nov 04 (KNO): Centuries from openers Qamran Iqbal and Shubham Khajuria powered Jammu and Kashmir to a 106-run first-innings lead against Puducherry on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A encounter at Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Wednesday.
As per the details collected by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), J&K reached 491 for five in 130 overs at stumps, taking a 106-run lead over Puducherry's first-innings total of 385.
Qamran and Shubham laid the foundation for the commanding position with a magnificent 344-run opening partnership, putting the hosts firmly in control of the contest.
Qamran scored 160 runs off 292 deliveries, while Shubham struck 190 off 330 balls. The duo dominated the Puducherry bowling attack with a composed batting display.
After the departure of both openers, Paras Dogra was dismissed for seven, while Abdul Samad contributed 37 runs and Sahil Lotra added 30.
Kawalpreet Singh remained unbeaten on 53, while Rydham Sharma was batting on two when stumps were drawn.
For Puducherry, Sagar Udeshi claimed two wickets, while Ankit Sharma, Sagar Trivedi and Gaurav Yadav picked up one wicket each.
Earlier, Puducherry posted 385 runs in their first innings, with Sunil Kumar emerging as the standout bowler for J&K, claiming six wickets for 98 runs.
The four-day encounter will enter its final day on Thursday, with J&K holding a 106-run first-innings advantage—(KNO)