Hyderabad reply strong after Siraj’s four-wicket haul against ChattisgarhMohd Siraj’s four-wicket burst reduced Chattisgarh to 58 for five before a 183-run stand revived the innings. Earlier, opting to bat, Chattisgarh was rocked by an impressive spell from India fast bowler and Hyderabad captain Mohd Siraj, which left it reeling at 58 for five in 22.1 overs. The day began on a dismal note for Chattisgarh with in-form opener Aayush Pandey (11) being run out by G Anikethreddy in the sixth over. In reply, openers P Aman Rao (32 batting, 53b, 4×4, 1×6) and Abhirath Reddy (23 batting, 37b, 4×4) batted well to ensure there were no setbacks. The scores: Day 1: Chattisgarh 283 in 72.3 overs (Vikalp Tiwari 94, Prateek Yadav 106, Mohd Siraj 4/56, Rakshan Readdi 2/28) vs Hyderabad 56/0 in 15 overs (P Aman Rao 32 batting, Abhirath Reddy 23 batting).