Chennai, Aug. 22 -- Three centuries--all by Tamil Nadu players--and two six wicket hauls markedthe first day's proceedings in the second round Grpup ;eague matches of the All India Buchi Babu crickettournament held in various venues here today.

The first innings was restricted to 90 overs and the second 45 overs.

C. Andre Siddarth (111) and prolific cricketer B. Indrajith of TNCA President's XI, who struck a breezy 104, propelledthe team to a healthy 384 for nine in 90 overs in their first innings against Maharashtra.

The other century was scored by wicket-kepper and left handed S.R. Athish (102) for TNCA XI, who recordedhis maiden hundred propelling the team to a mssive 414 fir eight in 90 overs against Haryana.

The six wickets hauls w...