Vasavada’s slams double ton

Rajkot, Nov 15:
Arpit Vasavada struck his maiden double century as Saurashtra piled up a huge 570 runs for seven against Uttar Pradesh on the second day of their group B Ranji Trophy match here today.
Apart from Vasavad, Kamlesh Makwana (63 batting) Chirag Jani (35) contributed in the hosts cause.
Resuming at overnight 235 for four, hosts added 335 runs losing three wickets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) stadium at Khandheri.
Overnight batsmen Sheldon Jackson, batting on 102, and Vasavada who was on 17, stretched their association to 111 before Jackson got out after making 140 facing 240 balls with 19 fours and a six.
Southpaw Vasavada then built two useful partnerships. He put on 105 runs with Jani for the sixth wicket and then added 157 runs for the seventh wicket with Makwana.