Prasad hits hundred, century stand with Arjun Kumar

Opening batsman TS Prasad hit 111 and shared a century partnership with Arjun Kumar for the fifth wicket as Andhra ended the second day's play in the KSCA Coca Cola Trophy (under-25) match against Goa in Bangalore on Monday with a score of 285 for five wickets.

Overnight rain prevented a prompt start and play got underway only at 2.10 pm. Resuming at 101 for two, Andhra lost Balaji Krishna (15) with the score on 108. Raj Kiran (25) helped Prasad add 48 runs for the fourth wicket. Then Prasad and Arjun Kumar came together and added 126 runs off 30 overs. Prasad, who had batted patiently was finally out in the 80th over with the total on 282. He batted 316 minutes, faced 233 balls and hit ten of them to the ropes. Arjun Kumar however came through unbeaten with 70 at stumps. He faced 99 balls and hit six fours and a six.