Kanpur: Almost half of the third day’s play was ruled out by rain and bad light, yet Odisha find themselves in a tight corner in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash against Uttar Pradesh.

Replying to Odisha’s modest first-innings total of 243, the home team reached 380/6 at stumps on Monday here at the Green Park Stadium. ADVERTISEMENT

Centuries by skipper Karan Sharma (121) and Aaradhya Yadav (101 retired hurt), and their brilliant 225-run partnership for the fourth wicket helped Uttar Pradesh build a 137-run lead.

Having come together with their team in a spot of bother at 116/3 after Odisha’s debutant medium-pacer Sambit Baral had bagged three wickets on Day 2, Karan and Aaradhya carried UP from the overnight score of 262/3 to 341 before the former was stumped by Aashirwad Swain

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