Chandigarh: Andhra put themselves in a strong position on the opening day of the final of the 6th Late Balramji Dass Tandon Multi-Day Cricket Tournament, reaching 265 for eight against Himachal Pradesh at the DAV College Cricket Ground, Sector 10, Saturday.After winning the toss and opting to bat, Andhra were guided by half-centuries from B Sai Krishna Chaithanya (76) and ML PrudhviRaj (62). Sai Krishna struck 10 fours during his innings, while PrudhviRaj hit 11 boundaries in a well-crafted knock.SV Naga Gopi Chand also chipped in with 43 off 68 balls, helping Andhra recover from regular wickets and post a competitive first-day total.For Himachal Pradesh, Aadish Minhas, Vedant Sharma and Arnav Thakur claimed two wickets each to keep their side in the contest.The final resumes Sunday, with Himachal looking to wrap up Andhra’s innings quickly before beginning their reply.The tournament’s closing and prize distribution ceremony will also be held on Sunday in the presence of MPs Tarun Chugh and Ashok Mittal.
