Devdutt Padikkal's 232, R Smaran's 121 power Karnataka to 689 in Ranji Trophy semifinal

Karnataka's left-handed trio, led by Devdutt Padikkal's maiden double century (232), dominated Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy semifinal. R Smaran (121*) and Kruthik Krishna (60) also starred as Karnataka amassed a formidable 689. The dominant batting display has put Karnataka in a commanding position, leaving Uttarakhand with a mountain to climb.