Smaran and Shrijith guide Karnataka to recovery against Andhra

Karnataka recovered from a dismal start of 9/3 to post 274 runs in their first innings against Andhra at the ACA Stadium in Vijayawada during the Ranji Trophy season opener. Stand-in captain R Smaran scored 126 runs, supported by KL Shrijith’s 58, as the duo put on a 111-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Karnataka faced early setbacks as their top order crumbled, but the middle order stabilized the innings. By stumps, Andhra was left at 16/2, needing to build momentum in their response.

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