New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- Ayush Doseja rediscovered his touch with a crucial 78 while Sumit Mathur remained unbeaten on 80 as Delhi recovered from a precarious position to take the first innings lead against Services on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C tie at the Palam Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Delhi, having bowled out Services for 266 overnight, were 299/6 at stumps.

A 144-run sixth-wicket partnership between Doseja and Mathur rescued the hosts after a middle-order collapse had reduced the innings to 135/5.

For Doseja, the innings was significant after a frustrating start to the season. Having amassed 949 runs last season, he had gone four innings without a half-century despite getting starts and looking in touch.

"There was a l...