CHENNAI: Jharkhand U-19 came up with a better batting performance in its second innings, scoring 281 for four against Tamil Nadu U-19 on the third day of the Warm-up game here on Tuesday.

Earlier, the host declared on its overnight score of 426 for nine after acquiring a first innings lead of 312 runs. Jharkhand skipper Shikhar Mohan scored 113 (192b, 15x4, 1x6), and along with opener Nakul Yadav who was unbeaten on 112 (267b, 16x4), added 203 runs for the first wicket in 62.4 overs. TN’s RK Jayant took two wickets for 33 runs. In the U-23 match, Jharkhand was bowled out for 218 in its second innings and setting Tamil Nadu a target of 101. Pratik Bhagat scored 67 while Himanshu Dwivedi contributed 56. TN’s off-spinner Manav Parakh took four for 55 while medium pacer CV Achyuth picked up three for 66.