CHANDIGARH: Tamil Nadu entered the semi finals of the Col CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23) Elite Cricket Tournament by virtue of first innings lead over Punjab as the match ended in a draw at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday.

Tamil Nadu, who were down two wickets for 25 in the second innings overnight managed to hold on for a draw, thanks to a stubborn 71 by Kiran Karthikeyan.

Tamil Nadu at the end of the day had made 190 for 6 in 82 overs, when stumps were drawn.

Tamil Nadu will take on Chattisgarh in the semi finals, starting March 1.

Brief scores:

Tamil Nadu 399 & 190/6 in 82 overs (Kiran Karthikeyan 71, Boopathi Vaishna Kumar 59 not out ) drew with Punjab 330