A fighting 97 by Ambati Rayudu propped up Hyderabad innings against Karnataka in the semi-final of the All-India cricket tournament for the Buchi Babu Trophy on Tuesday.

Rayudu (164b, 6x4, 1x6) was involved in a 98-run partnership for the third wicket with Benjamin Thomas (47) as Hyderabad were all out for 247. In reply, Karnataka were eight without loss at stumps.