Jaffer cracks unbeaten ton

MUMBAI, January 24: An unbeaten century by opener Wasim Jaffer helped National take their second innings score to 187 for seven off 60 overs on the second day of the three day Police Invitation Cricket Shield final at the Brabourne Stadium today.

Resuming at their overnight score of 72 for four Victory were bowled out for 156 in reply to National8217;s first innings 195. Atul Ranade took two wickets to finish with six for 44 off 21.4 overs while Manish Patel took three for 50 in 17 overs.

BRIEF SCORES

National: 1st innings 195 in 66 overs amp; 185-7 in 60 overs Wasim Jaffer batting 107, Atul Ranade 22; Vishal Mahadik 3-61, Premal Rachh 2-36 vs Victory 156 in 61.4 overs Chadrakant Pandit 39, Satish Sawant 28; Atul Ranade 6-44, Manish Patel 3-50