Centuries from opener Connor Williams and skipper Jacob Martin saw defending Ranji champions Baroda call the shots on day two of their encounter against Hyderabad at the Gujarat State Fertilizer Corporation Ground, Baroda. The home team had reached 327 for three in reply to Hyderabad's first innings score of 290 when stumps were drawn.

Baroda, who began the day at 21 for no loss, lost opener SS Kale and No. 3 Nayan Mongia in the space of ten overs. At 70 for two, Hyderabad were still in the game. But Martin and Williams, the men at the crease, proceeded to take the game away from the grasp of the visitors. The two batsmen put on 245 runs before Williams was out for 157, an innings that included 22 fours and one six. Martin, who was unbeaten on 116, in the company of night watchman Valmik Buch ensured that his team played out the remaining few overs without the losing another wicket.

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