NEW DELHI: Mohammed Azharudeen’s resilient 149* — his first century in red-ball cricket in seven years — propelled Kerala to a formidable 418 for 7 at stumps on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Resuming at 206 for 4, Kerala suffered an early setback as skipper Sachin Baby, who was unbeaten on 69 overnight, departed without adding to his tally. Left-arm pacer Arzan Nagwaswalla struck on the second ball of the day to remove him, briefly putting Gujarat in control.