Pajni Smashes 222 as Chandigarh Pile Up 685 in Ranji Trophy

Chandigarh batter Nehal Pajni smashed 222 against Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy in Chandigarh, leading his side to a huge first-innings total on day two.

Pajni faced 349 balls, hitting 24 fours and two sixes, as Chandigarh piled up 685 for 5 declared in 161 overs.

Arjun Azad made 147 off 140 balls and captain Manan Vohra made 61, while Arslan Khan fell one short of a century on 99, as Chandigarh's batters dominated from the start.

Himachal Pradesh reached 49 without loss at the end of day two, still trailing Chandigarh by 636 runs.