Wayanad (Kerala): Skipper Sachin Baby led from the front with an unbeaten double century as Kerala took a big first-innings lead of 177 runs in their Group C Ranji Trophy cricket match against Hyderabad here today.

Replying to Hyderabad's 270 all out, Kerala rode on Baby's monumental 200, which came off 361 balls, to take control of the match at the Krishnagiri Stadium.