RAJKOT: Kerala has taken first-innings lead against Meghalaya on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match in Rajkot. As per reports, Kerala batsmen have scored 170/0 in reply to Meghalaya's first innings total of 148. Openers Rahul P (61) and Rohan S Kunnumal (101) are at the crease. Earlier in the day, Kerala had won the toss and elected to field.

It was debutant Eden Apple Tom who shined with the bowl for Kerala. Ethan took four wickets for 41 runs in nine overs. He received ample support from Manu Krishnan, who took three wickets, and Sreesanth, who took two wickets.