Karnataka's middle order gradually closed the door on Uttar Pradesh's campaign on the final day of the Ranji Trophy league phase, in front of a capacity holiday crowd in Shimoga
Mohammad Kaif's master class continued into the third morning in Shimoga, propelling Uttar Pradesh to a dominant lead before Karnataka fought back to move towards parity by stumps
The second day's play in Shimoga followed the course of the first, as Uttar Pradesh mirrored Karnataka's batting effort to finish 39 runs short of the first-innings lead, with four wickets standing
First-class cricket returned to Shimoga after 32 years, and Stuart Binny marked the occasion with his second rescue job in as many games
