SRINAGAR: Priyanshu Moliya’s unbeaten century helped Baroda recover from a middle-order collapse to reach 259 for six at stumps on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Jammu and Kashmir at the Reliance Cricket Ground in Vadodara on Monday.
Moliya was unbeaten on 113 off 220 deliveries, anchoring the innings after Jammu and Kashmir’s bowlers reduced the hosts to 197 for six. He shared an unbroken 62-run seventh-wicket partnership with Mahesh Pithiya, who was batting on 19 at the close of play.
Baroda, who won the toss and elected to bat, finished the day at 259 for six after 86 overs, with Moliya’s century providing the foundation for a recovery.
Deepak Hooda contributed 45 off 47 balls, while Shivalik Sharma scored 29 off 42 deliveries.
For Jammu and Kashmir, Umar Nazir Mir was the leading wicket-taker with two wickets for 28 runs from 12 overs. Vanshaj Sharma took one wicket for 75 runs in 25 overs, while Sunil Kumar claimed one for 33 in 17 overs and Rohit Sharma one for 51 in 15 overs.
Baroda will resume their first innings on the second day with four wickets in hand and Moliya well placed to extend his century.
