The Plate Final of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 between Goa and Nagaland began on a competitive note at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima on Thursday. After electing to bat first, Goa reached 258/7 in 90 overs, in a closely fought day marked by resilience from Goa’s batters and timely breakthroughs by Nagaland’s bowlers.
Goa faced early pressure in the 1st Session, losing two wickets to reach 33/2 in 21 overs. The guests recovered post lunch with steady partnerships, progressing to 65/2 in 39 overs. In the 2nd session, Nagaland regained control with disciplined bowling, reducing Goa to 121/4 in 70 overs by tea. The final session saw Nagaland wrest control, taking late wickets to leave Goa at 258/7
Kashyap Bakhale anchored the Goa innings with a gritty 68* off 148 balls, providing stability in the middle order. Suyash Prabhudessai played fluently at the top, scoring 46 off 89 balls and setting a solid foundation while Snehal Kauthankar added valuable runs with a composed 48 off 108 balls, narrowly missing a half-century.
Jagadeesha Suchith led the Nagaland bowling attack with a crucial three-wicket haul in 30 overs, maintaining pressure throughout the day. Overall, Nagaland’s bowlers showed discipline and consistency, ensuring Goa’s run rate remained in check and taking key wickets in crucial moments.
Squad
Nagaland: Sedezhalie Rupero, Dega Nischal, Hem Chetri, Chetan Bist (WK), Rongsen Jonathan (C), Joshua Ozukum, Hokaito Zhimomi, Jagadeesha Suchith, Imliwati Lemtur, Dip Borah, Nagaho Chishi, Chopise Hopongkyu, Vino G. Zhimomi, Tahmeed Rahman, Moakumzuk Tzudir
Goa: Rohan Kadam, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mohit Redkar, Snehal Kauthankar, Krishnamurthy Siddharth, Kashyap Bakhale, Heramb Parab, Darshan Misal (C), Samar Shravan Dubhashi (WK), Amulya Pandrekar, Felix Alemao, Deepraj Gaonkar, Vikash, Vijesh Prabhudesai, Ishaan Gadekar
Day 2 Outlook
Goa will aim to add crucial runs to their total, while Nagaland will focus on quickly ending the innings and shifting attention to their batting. Day 2 will be critical for both teams as they look to gain the upper hand in the final.
