*Irani Cup: ROI take 79-run lead at lunch, Sangwan hits fifty* *Sanat Sangwan, Saransh Jain steady Rest of India after early setbacks*
Srinagar, Oct 03 : Rest of India reached 120 for two at lunch on the third day of the Irani Cup against Jammu and Kashmir at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on Saturday, extending their overall lead to 79 runs.
Sanat Sangwan as per the details collected by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), remained unbeaten on 52 to complete his half-century, while Saransh Jain was not out on 21 as the duo added 62 runs for the third wicket.
Earlier, Sudip Kumar Gharami was dismissed for 33 by Lone Nasir Muzaffar, leaving Rest of India at 58 for two.
J&K had posted 278 in their first innings after Rest of India were bowled out for 237, giving the hosts a 41-run first-innings lead.
At lunch, Rest of India were 120 for two after 46.5 overs, leading J&K by 79 runs.
Scorecard: J&K 278; Rest of India 237 & 120/2 (46.5 overs), lead by 79 runs.—(KNO)
*Play will resume after lunch.*
