Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra need another 241 runs to win against Vidarbha

Nagpur: Maharashtra needed another 241 runs to win their Ranji match against Vidarbha at stumps on day three here.

Chasing 244, Maharashtra started their second innings with opener Swapnil Gugagale back to the pavilion on a duck.

At the end of third day's play Maharashtra were 3 for 1 in three overs.

Vidarbha, who had obtained a 95-run lead, were bowled out for 149 in their second innings with a five wicket haul from Akshay Darekar who ran through the home side.

Opener Wasim Jaffer (33) and lower order batsman Amol Ubarande (47) struck some lusty blows to bring some respite to the home side .

Maharashtra were dismissed for 237 in their first innings while Vidarbha scored 332.

Earlier in the day, Maharashtra resumed their first innings with 144 for 6 wickets on the board.

They added 93 runs losing four wickets. Chirag Khurana played a valiant knock of 74 but ran short of support.

Akshaya Sarwate struck with 3/41 to help the home side gain vital lead.

With the wicket showing signs of wear the visitors will need to bat with greater resolute tomorrow for an outright win.

Brief scores Vidarbha - first innings - 332 all out Maharashtra - first innings - 237 all out Chirag Khurana 78, A Sarwate 3/41, S Wagh 2/55, Ravi Thakur 2/28.

Vidarbha second innings 149 all out. Wasim Jaffar 33, Amol Ubarande 47. Akshay Darekar 5/78, Bharat Solanki 2/21.

Maharashtra second innings 03 for 1 wicket.