File image shows Sachin Baby battingNew Delhi: A sterling knock by ace Kerala batsman Sachin Baby has put Kerala in a strong position against Services on the third day of the group C match of the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament at Karnail Singh Stadium here Friday. Baby's unbeaten knock of 112 came off 248 balls and was packed with 12 boundaries and a six.
Earlier, Kerala's first class debutant Athif bin Ashraf had scalped four wickets in 17 overs after conceding 60 runs. S. Sandeep Warrier also unleashed a tight spell with an economy rate of 2.21 and picked up two wickets in his 26.1 overs.
For Services, A.H. Gupta had knocked a tenacious ton from 352 balls. Meanwhile 28-year-old Sikandarabad lad Irfan Khan picked up 3 wickets in 22 overs conceding 73 runs.
Sachin Baby (112) and A.R. Chandran (6) were at the crease when stumps were drawn on the third day of the match.
Brief score: Services 322, Kerala 271/5 (97.0 over)
