Shikhar Mohan 143 powers Jharkhand to 289 for 5 against Kerala in Ranji Trophy

Jharkhand build strong first innings

Jharkhand elected to bat first against Kerala in their Group C Ranji Trophy fixture in Jamshedpur on Sunday. Openers Shikhar Mohan and Utkarsh Singh laid a platform for a solid total.

Mohan anchors the innings

Shikhar Mohan scored 143 off 196 balls with 18 fours and two sixes. Utkarsh Singh contributed 71 off 147 deliveries as Jharkhand ended the day on 289 for 5.

For Kerala, off-spinner Vaisakh Chandran took three wickets for 71 runs and all-rounder Jalaj Saxena claimed two for 80.