India, Nov. 4 -- Uttar Pradesh openers Adarsh Singh and Madhav Kaushik struck centuries and piled up a 309-run partnership, the state's highest opening stand in Ranji Trophy, on Day 3 of their Elite Group A tie against Baroda in Kanpur on Wednesday.

Adarsh struck 162 (276b, 17x4, 3x6) and the seasoned Madhav 137 (279b, 15x4, 1x6) after resuming on 196 overnight, taking Uttar Pradesh to 455/8 at stumps, a first innings lead of 100 as Baroda bowlers struggled.

The UP pair surpassed the partnership record of 197 set by Shivam Chaudhary and Almas Shaukat in 2016. It helped UP take command with a day's play left. Baroda had posted 355 in 115.3 overs after electing to bat.

The hosts had made a solid start to their reply overnight, Adarsh and...