Faiq gives Andhra a chance at victory

After taking five wickets in the first innings, Mohammad Faiq scalped four batsmen in Kerala's second essay, giving Andhra Pradesh a realistic shot at victory in their Ranji Trophy league match at Cochin on Monday.

Andhra Pradesh, overnight on 234/8, lost their last two wickets for the addition of only 25 runs. Kerala, however, could not capitalise on their fine bowling effort. Apart from Sreekumar Nair, who made an unbeaten 46, none of the batsmen could stay at the crease long enough to post a decent total.

Wickets fell at regular intervals and, at the close of play, Kerala were 131/7, with Nair and KN Ananthapadmanabhan at the crease.