Vadodara: Opening batsman Kedar Devdhar struck a brilliant 186 to help Baroda reach to a comfortable 344 for 3 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match against Punjab here yesterday.

Devdhar, who had missed out on a century twice this season, and shared 245-run opening stand with Aditya Waghmode (96) at Moti Bagh Stadium.