Sanvir Singh Smashes Double Century as Punjab Pile Up Against Andhra

Punjab batter Sanvir Singh has scored a double century on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match against Andhra, reaching 205 off 375 balls with 22 fours and one six.

Sanvir came in with Punjab struggling at 71 for 5 on the opening day, and he and wicketkeeper Salil Arora rebuilt the innings with a 272-run stand for the sixth wicket.

Arora made 144 off 252 balls, his fourth century in a row this season, and the pair took Punjab to 276 for 5 at stumps on Day 1, with Sanvir unbeaten on 100 and Arora on 111.

On Day 2 Sanvir carried on past 150 and then 200 before he was dismissed for 205, with Punjab 497 for 7 at the time, and the hosts had reached 592 for 9 in 156 overs in their first innings in the fourth-round Elite Group B match, with Andhra yet to bat.