Uttarakhand Secures Crucial First-Innings Lead Against Jharkhand in Ranji Trophy

• Uttarakhand reached 282 for 5, taking a vital first-innings lead against Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal.
• Openers Avneesh Sudha (64) and captain Kunal Chandela (68) scored confident half-centuries.
• Jagadeesha Suchith (60 not out) and Saurabh Rawat (32) further consolidated the innings with a 64-run partnership.
• Uttarakhand now holds a 47-run lead with five wickets remaining after Jharkhand was dismissed for 235.
• The batters displayed fortitude, avoiding aerial strokes and not hitting any sixes, focusing on grinding out runs.