Srinagar, Nov 18: Jammu & Kashmir asserted complete control on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy clash against Hyderabad, with a magnificent century from Abdul Samad and a devastating spin bowling performance from Abid Mushtaq and Sahil Lotra leaving the visitors reeling and needing a miraculous comeback to save the match.

J&K finished their second innings, setting a mammoth target, and then immediately plunged Hyderabad into trouble, who finished the day struggling at 169/7, still requiring a daunting 303 runs for an improbable win with a day remaining.

J&K Batting: Samad’s Ton, Wadhwan’s Near Miss

Resuming at 275/4, the overnight pair of Abdul Samad (77*) and Kanhaiya Wadhwan (82*) continued their assault on the Hyderabad bowlers.

Abdul Samad converted his overnight score into a brilliant

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