After a splendid show from their bowlers on the opening day, it was the turn of Madhya Pradesh batters, led by Shubham Sharma (102 not out), to respond strongly against Punjab on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal game in Karnataka on Tuesday.
Responding to Punjab's 219 on what appears to be a lifeless pitch, Madhya Pradesh rode on a strong start to their innings to reach 238 for two at stumps, a 19-run lead with eight first innings wickets in hand.
Both the openers, Yash Dubey and Himanshu Mantri frustrated the opposition bowlers.
