AHMEDABAD: Kerala captain Sachin Baby recorded his first half-century in three months as the visitors showcased a cautious approach in the first innings of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat. Baby was batting on a resolute 69 (193b; 8x4) as Kerala took stumps at 206/4 on Day One here on Monday.
The watchful attitude was on display from the first ball as Kerala openers Akshay Chandran and Rohan Kunnummal attempted to grind the Gujarat bowlers down after winning the toss and opting to bat.