da bet7： Fine bowling by medium pacer Robin Singh helped Delhi to gain a firstinnings lead of 32 runs on the second day of their North Zone RanjiTrophy league match against Services at the Ferozeshah Kotla in NewDelhi on Tuesday
Partab Ramchand31-Oct-2000Fine bowling by medium pacer Robin Singh helped Delhi to gain a firstinnings lead of 32 runs on the second day of their North Zone RanjiTrophy league match against Services at the Ferozeshah Kotla in NewDelhi on Tuesday.Resuming at 24 for one in reply to Delhi’s 256, Services despite apatient 46 by opener H Bhaskar who batted 229 minutes, faced 130 ballsand had four boundary hits, lost wickets at regular intervals. RobinSingh, a former India bowler, caused the early damage as Servicesslumped to 70 for six. But S Ghag, coming in at No 8, turned theinnings around with a bright 62 off 46 balls. He hit 13 fours and asix. S Javed at No 10 contributed a valuable unbeaten 25 beforeServices were all out for 224. Robin Singh finished with five for 61.By stumps Delhi had consolidated their position by scoring 91 for onein 26 overs. After Ashu Dani (2) fell at four, P Chawla (57) and AChopra (25) added 87 runs for the unrboken second wicket. By closeChawla, much the dominant partner, had faced 75 balls and hit eightfours.