NAGPUR, Oct 6: Elf-Vengsarkar Academy, Mumbai took a commendable 265-run lead at the end of third day's play against Kamraj Kesri XI in the Pure Gold Cup Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Selection Trial Tournament here at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) grounds today.At stumps, Elf were 145 without loss in their second innings. Openers Amol Rane and skipper Ojas Mehta were remained unbeaten at 65 and 76 respectively. Earlier, Kesri XI were dismissed at 307 conceding 120 runs lead for Elf.
Kesri XI, resuming at overnight score of 197 for three wickets, lost wickets early. Shailesh Harbade (63) could not add any run to his total and fell victim to Abhishek Jaywant. Harshal Shitoot played a key role in Kesri XI's total as he hit 47 runs, including seven boundaries but after his departure Jaywant ran through the Kesri XI.
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