Captain Lakshmipathy Balaji and Malolan Rangarajan shared eight wickets between them as Tamil Nadu gained a 43-run first-innings lead over Maharashtra on the second of their Group B Ranji Trophy match

Given their overall strength and balance, it was only a matter of time before Vijay CC (India Cements) went on to regain the Palyampatti Shield.

Young Stars did the champions a huge favour by losing