Parab hits century as Baroda gain lead

Opener Satyajit Sudhir Parab hit exactly 100 as good work by most of the top order batsmen helped Baroda to score 343 for six at stumps on the third day of their West Zone Ranji Trophy league match against Gujarat at the Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. This gave them a first innings lead of 45 runs.

Parab and Connor Williams (57) put on 162 runs off 48.5 overs to give Baroda a sound foundation. Connors batted patiently and compiled his runs off 148 balls with four hits to the ropes. Parab, who had dominated the partnership was second out at 182. The 26-year-old right hander faced exactly 100 balls and hit 12 fours. M Jadhav (31) and Jacob Martin (78) consolidated by adding 58 runs for the third wicket off 28.2 overs. Then after a slight slump (Baroda were 253 for five), Martin and Nayan Mongia (39 not out) performed the rescue act by adding 83 runs off 20 overs for the sixth wicket. Martin was out shortly before close. He faced 197 balls and hit seven fours and a six.