5 centuries, a 7, a 6 and 3 five wkt hauls mark first day in 3rd round Buchibabu cricket

Chennai, Aug. 26 -- Five centuries, a seven a six wicket, and 3 five wkt hauls markedopening day's highlights in the third and final round of Group league matches in the AllIndia Buchibabu cricket tournament being held at various venues here today.

Star cricketer and IPL CSK skipper No.3 batter Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a sterling 133 and openerArshin Kulkarni struck 146 to help Maharashtra amass 440 in 90 overs in their first innings againstHimachal Pradesh, while Jharkhand opener Shikhar Mohan hit a brilliant 105 to guide his team to366 for 8.

In other matches, Sarfaraz Khan' run-a-ball formedthe cornerstone as Mumbai scored346 for nine against Haryana despite a six wicket haul by offie Nikhil Kashyap (6 for 80)and Rajesh Dhupar of Odisha ...