BARODA: If there is another word for determination, it is Vishnu Solanki. Baroda batsman Vishnu Solanki's century helped Baroda get to a strong position in the Ranji Trophy match against Chandigarh. At stumps on Friday, the second day, Baroda had a 230-run first-innings lead over their opponents. But this is not what makes Vishnu's century different.

Vishnu came to play for Baroda after completing his daughter's funeral rites. On the 11th of this month, Vishnu's wife gave birth to a baby girl. Upon learning of this, Vishnu immediately returned to his home. As a result, Vishnu could not play in Baroda's first Ranji match. But the baby died within 24 hours of its birth. Vishnu, who was staying at home for the child's funeral, joined the team only last day.

Vishnu, who scored a century against Chandigarh, dedicated the achievement to his deceased daughter. Vishnu, who got out for 104, put Baroda ahead with a mammoth 517 in the first innings. At stumps on the third day, Chandigarh were 234 for two. With one day left in the match, Chandigarh need 115 more runs to avoid an innings defeat.