Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy Plate Final 2024-25 between Goa and Nagaland ended with the host trailing by 7 runs with 2 wickets remaining. Earlier, Goa posted a total of 276 in their first innings while Nagaland ended the day at 205/8 in 62 overs at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, Dimapur.
Day 2 Highlights
– Goa resumed at 258/7 and was bowled out for 276 in 104.2 overs.
– Kashyap Bakhale: Anchored the innings with an unbeaten 79* off 188 balls
– Snehal Kauthankar: Played a steady knock of 63 off 143 balls with 9 fours.
– Suyash Prabhudessai: Contributed 56 off 107 balls, striking 6 fours.
Bowling Highlights
– Jagadeesha Suchith: Led Nagaland’s attack with 4/69 in 34 overs.
– Imliwati Lemtur: Claimed 3/38 in 21.2 overs with precise bowling.
Nagaland’s First Innings:
– Nagaland faced early setbacks but recovered through brilliant performances by key batters.
– Rongsen Jonathan (c): Top-scored with 86 off 116 balls, hitting 11 fours.
– Hem Chetri: Supported with a determined 55 off 133 balls, including 6 fours.
Bowling Highlights:
– Heramb Parab: Delivered an impressive spell, taking 3/26 in 10 overs.
– Mohit Redkar: Bowled with consistency, taking 2/69 in 24 overs.
The Day 2 proceedings were graced by Goa Officials and Abu Metha, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, who attended the match at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, showcasing his support for the teams and the spirit of cricket.
Nagaland will aim to narrow the trail and add crucial runs to their first-innings total, while Goa will look to wrap up the innings quickly and extend their lead, the Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) stated in a press release. With both teams in a competitive position, the upcoming days promise exciting cricket in the Ranji Trophy Plate Final 2024-25.