Chennai, Aug. 23 -- Three centuries and a six wicket haul were the highlights of the secondday as six of the eight second round Group mathces started late, while the day's action in twoother matches was washed out due to overnight rains in the Buchi Babu All India Invitationcricket tournament here today.

The centurions were Soham Patwardhan of Madhya Pradesh, who was 93 not out overnight,duly completed his century today against Punjab.

Nitish Reddy of Hyderabad sparkled with a classy 106 and gave his team a strong reply toJharkhand. Hyderabad were 223 for four in 53 overs in their first innings, after Jharkhand,resuming at 218 for seven, were bowled out for 283, with skipper Kumar Kushagra (66 notout overnight), completing his hundred, sc...