In reply, Haryana finished the day on 38 for no loss in 15 overs © Getty Images (Representational Image)
Lahli: Captain Natraj Behera struck a magnificient unbeaten 255 to guide Odisha to a mammoth 529 for six declared in their first innings against Haryana on the second day of their Group A Ranji Trophy cricket match. Behera, who resumed at his overnight score of 143, faced 453 balls and struck 19 boundaries and four sixes during his marathon knock. But another overnight centurion Ranjit Singh (112) could added just three runs before being dismissed by Harshal Patel. But Behera and Halhadar Das (93) shared 157 runs for the sixth to take Odisha forward. UPDATES: Haryana vs Odisha, Ranji Trophy 2015-16, Group A match, Day 2 at Lahli
Das scored his runs off 155 balls with the help of nine boundaries and three hits over the fence. Resuming at 280 for one, Odisha piled up 249 more runs before declraing their innings after facing 163 overs. Patel (2/94) Jayant Yadav (2/164) picked up two wickets each for Haryana. In reply, Haryana finished the day on 38 for no loss in 15 overs. Rahul Dewan was batting on 26, while giving him company was Nitin Saini on 12.
Playing for Odisha against Haryana at Chaudhury Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Lahli, Natraj Behera, with his 255 not out, made his way into record books. Though SS Das’ 300 not out against Jammu & Kashmir at Cuttack, 2006-07 remains the highest score in the history of Odisha, Behera has registered the highest score by an Odisha batsman away from home and the second-highest score in their history.
Brief Scores:
Odisha 529 for 6 decl (Natraj Behera 255 not out, Ranjit Singh 112, Halhadar Das 93; Harshal Patel 2 for 94) lead Haryana 38 for 0 (Rahul Dewan 26*, Nitin Saini 12*) by 491 runs.