Pradosh Paul's Double Century Puts Tamil Nadu in Command Against Chandigarh

Tamil Nadu batter Pradosh Ranjan Paul reached a double century on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match against Chandigarh at the Sector 16 Stadium in Chandigarh, carrying his overnight 138 into an unbeaten 202 off 314 balls, with 15 fours.

Paul walked in at number three on Day 1 after Vimal Khumar fell early, and his century, his tenth in first-class cricket and his second of the season, had already put Tamil Nadu in command at 320 for 4 at stumps, after a 139-run stand with B.

Indrajith, who made 51.

On Day 2 he carried on past 150 and then 200, with S Ajith Ram unbeaten alongside him, as Tamil Nadu reached 430 for 5 in the second session, still batting in their first innings with Chandigarh yet to bat.

The big knock has given Tamil Nadu a commanding position in the fourth-round Elite Group D match, with Chandigarh's bowlers still searching for a way through Paul's innings.