Cuttack, Dec 23: AK Rana (156, 229b, 16×4, 3×6) helped Himachal Pradesh pile up a huge total of 539 runs for the loss of nine wickets, as Orissa bowlers continued to struggle on the second day of the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy cricket tie at the Ravenshaw University Ground here, Tuesday. However, AK Koushik (89, 160b, 10×4, 2×6) was unlucky to miss his century by 11 runs. Subham Nayak (4/141) scalped four wickets, but was a tad expensive. Santosh Moharana (3/87) supported Subham well. At stumps, the host were 35 without loss with Rishikesh Das (20 n o) and Debendra Kuanr (14 n o) at the crease.
Brief scores: Himachal Pradesh 539/9 decl (AK Rana 156, AK Koushik 89; Subham Nayak 4/141, Santosh Moharana (3/87); Orissa 35 for no loss. Match to continue
