Updated On: 04 March, 2024 07:10 AM IST | Nagpur | PTI
Opener Himanshu compiles patient 126 as Madhya Pradesh take vital 69-run lead against Vidarbha at the end of Day Two; visitors 13-1 in second essay

Madhya Pardesh’s Himanshu Mantri during his 126 against Vidarbha on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy semi-final in Nagpur yesterday. Pic/PTI
Himanshu Mantri showed patience and technical aptitude while constructing a fine hundred to singlehandedly guide Madhya Pradesh to 252 in their first innings against Vidarbha on the second day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal here on Sunday.
Mantri’s 126 off 265 balls (13x4, 1x6) helped Madhya Pradesh to gain a small yet significant 82-run lead after beginning the day at 47 for one.