Gambhir, Chopra tons rescue Delhi

Indian openers Gautam Gambhir and Aakash Chopra struck centuries in the second innings to restore dented pride after star-studded Delhi faced the ignominy of following on against unfancied Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group encounter here today as the visting side established a lead of 69-runs.

At stumps on day three, Delhi were 335 for three after being bundled out for just 75 in the first innings in reply to Himachal Pradesh 341.

Brief score: Himachal first innings : 341 vs Delhi :75 all out and 335/3 (Gautam Gambhir 103, Akash Chopra No. 146, Sehwag 32, Ashok Thakur 3/72).