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Tamil Nadu’s top order turned on the style in Chennai as Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul powered the hosts to a mammoth 399/2 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash against Nagaland.

Brought in for the unwell B Sachin, Vimal (189 off 224 balls) made the most of his opportunity, cracking 28 fours in a classy knock that nearly became a double hundred. Partnering him, Pradosh remained unbeaten on 156 off 252 balls, finding the fence 19 times as the duo added a stunning 307-run stand for the second wicket.

Vimal finally fell to Ronit More (1/33) in the 76th over, caught by Jonathan, while debutant S R Athish (14) was the only other wicket to fall. At stumps, Pradosh was going strong alongside *Andre Siddharth (30)**.

Rated highly by R Ashwin, Vimal

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