Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy Plate Final witnessed Goa emerging victorious against Nagaland by a commanding margin of 362 runs, showcasing their dominance with both bat and ball.
Match Summary
Goa:
1st Innings: 276/10 in 104.2 overs
2nd Innings: 517/7 declared in 158 overs
Key Performances:
- Kashyap Bakhale: 161 (279 balls, 16 fours)
- Snehal Kauthankar: 202* (374 balls, 9 fours)
- Darshan Misal: 67 (123 balls)
Nagaland:
1st Innings: 216/10 in 66.5 overs
2nd Innings: 215/10 in 69.3 overs
Key Performances:
- Hem: 54 (126 balls, 8 fours)
- Nischal D: 31 (53 balls, 3 fours)
Bowling Highlights
Goa:
Darshan Misal: 5 wickets in the second innings, dismantling Nagaland’s middle order.
Mohit Redkar: Claimed 4 wickets for 40 runs in 22 Overs
Nagaland:
- Suchith J: Exceptional spell in Goa’s 2nd innings with figures of 2/117.
- Nagaho: Claimed 2 wickets for 71 runs in 17 overs
Match Overview
After setting an imposing target of 578 runs, Goa’s bowling attack capitalized on the pressure, restricting Nagaland to 215 runs in their second innings. Despite resilient knocks from Hem and Nischal D, Nagaland fell short against a disciplined Goa bowling unit.
This victory highlights Goa’s exceptional teamwork and individual brilliance, earning them the prestigious Ranji Trophy Plate title. Nagaland, though falling short, showcased potential and resilience throughout the tournament, informed press release by the Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA).
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Col C K Nayudu Trophy U23 Multi-Day Match: Day 3 Recap – Nagaland vs Saurashtra
Venue: Sovima Cricket Ground, Sovima
Date: January 25–28, 2025
Day 3 Summary
The third day of the Col C K Nayudu Trophy showcased an impressive performance by Saurashtra, further consolidating their dominant position against Nagaland. A mammoth first-innings total and disciplined bowling left Nagaland trailing significantly as the match headed into its final day.
Match Summary
Saurashtra:
First Innings: 622/5 declared in 132.5 overs
Nagaland:
First Innings: 79/10 in 44.4 overs
Top Performers:
- Kelhousilie Zaputou: 12 (44 balls, 3 fours)
Second Innings: 134/10 in 39.2 overs
Key Performers:
- Yugandhar 39 (65 balls, 7 fours)
- Khrievitso: 34 (47 balls, 6 fours)
Day 3 Highlights:
Saurashtra’s bowlers, led by Maurya Ghoghari (5 wickets in the match), showcased exceptional control, bundling out Nagaland twice in the same day.
Nagaland’s batting showed moments of resistance with Yugandhar and Khrievitso but Saurashtra’s consistent pressure proved overwhelming.
Day 4 Outlook:
Nagaland faces an uphill battle to avoid defeat, with Saurashtra in firm control. The final day promises some intense moments as Nagaland’s batsmen look to salvage pride while Saurashtra aims to wrap up a dominant victory