CHENNAI: Centuries from B Aparajith and R Vimal Khumar propelled Jolly Rovers to a healthy 283 for two against Globe Trotters on the first day of the fourth round of the TNCA First Division League here on Thursday.
The two centurions added 228 runs in 70.2 overs for the second wicket. Opener Vimal remained unbeaten on 108 (262b, 13x4, 1x6). Aparajith’s knock of 136 comprised 17 fours and two sixes.
In another match, Grand Slam dominated the opening day’s play scoring 363 for three against AGORC. Opening batter and wicketkeeper R Kavin laid a good foundation with his innings of 109 (163b, 16x4). S Lokeshwar then piled on more misery scoring an unbeaten 117 (212b, 13x4, 1x6). The duo added 127 runs for the second wicket in 28.3 overs. Southpaw Nidhish S Rajagopal helped himself to an unbeaten 61 (82b, 6x4) and he was involved in an unbroken 124 runs for the fourth wicket.