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UP extend lead to 321
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Uttar Pradesh batsmen took a 321-run lead against Goa on the second day of the Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match being played at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur on Friday. After folding Goa's innings for a mere 152 on the first day , UP batsmen finished the second day on 473/3. Goa captain Sagun Kamat employed as many as seven bowlers to tackle the UP batting line-up, but except for Lakshay Garg and Felix Alemao ,none of the bowlers could find success. Garg was the most impressive taking 2 for 92 runs in 32 overs. The day however belonged to the UP batsmen. Captain AkshDeep Nath (155 not out) and No 3 batsman Mohammad Saif (126) hit brilliant centuries, opener Madhav Kaushik was unlucky to miss his well-deserved century as he was dismissed for 92. No 4 batsman Priyam Garg was unbeaten on 82 at the close of play.