Lucknow, Oct. 27 -- Former champions Uttar Pradesh transformed a precarious 67/4 into a commanding 328/9 on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against hosts Puducherry at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Stadium, with former captain Karan Sharma producing one of the finest innings of his first-class career on Tuesday.

Uttar Pradesh was in deep trouble at stumps on the opening day, having lost their top four for 67 in 37 overs after Puducherry chose to field on a rain-hit day. Karan Sharma was unbeaten on 17 from 70 balls at that stage, with Aaradhya Yadav on two, and the visitors badly needed a long, disciplined partnership.

The situation worsened briefly on Tuesday when Rinku Singh fell for a duck and Aaradhya ...