Sanvir Singh scores double century as Punjab declare at 592 against Andhra
The 30-year-old right-hander hit a career-best 205 to help Punjab dominate on Day 2.
Sanvir Singh scored a career-best 205 to help Punjab declare their first innings at 592/9 against Andhra on Monday. The Ranji Trophy Elite Group B encounter is being played at the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, according to the Hindustan Times.
Singh, who is 30 years old, played his first first-class match of the season. His innings of 205 came from 375 balls, including 22 fours and one six.
Punjab's lower order also contributed significantly to the total. Wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora scored 144 off 252 deliveries, while Emanjot Singh Chahal made 122 off 150 balls. Arora and Singh shared a 272-run partnership for the sixth wicket after Punjab had reached 51/4.
For Andhra, Kavuri Saiteja took three wickets. Other bowlers, including Tripurana Vijay, KS Narasimha Raju, and Saurabh Kumar, claimed two wickets each.
Andhra reached 18/0 at stumps after seeing off six overs from the new ball. Punjab's bowling attack included debutant Gursimran Singh and Harpreet Brar.