Goa produced a commanding performance to register their first victory of the season, defeating Bihar by 174 runs in the Colonel C.K. Nayudu Trophy Elite Under-23 four-day cricket tournament at the Rajgir International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Defending a target of 297, Goa’s bowlers dismantled the Bihar batting line-up, bundling out the hosts for a meagre 122 in 37.3 overs in their second innings.
Resuming the fourth day at 201 for nine, Goa were bowled out for 205 in 72.4 overs. Dishank Misquin, unbeaten on 97 overnight, completed a well-crafted century with a boundary on Thursday. He remained unbeaten on 101, striking 12 fours and a six to provide Goa with a crucial lead.
Bihar began their chase cautiously, intent on batting out the day to salvage a draw. They appeared to be on course at 91 for four in 29.1 overs before Rahul Vishwakarma bowled Mohammed Taufiq, triggering a spectacular collapse.
The hosts lost five wickets for just nine runs, tumbling from 91 for four to 100 for nine as Goa seized complete control. Left-arm spinner Anuj Yadav spearheaded the attack with an impressive haul of four wickets for 37 runs. Vinayak Kunte and Rahul Vishwakarma chipped in with two wickets apiece, while Deep Kasvankar dismissed Vasudev Singh to complete Goa’s emphatic victory.
Earlier, Goa had posted 295 in their first innings, to which Bihar replied with 204. The victory marks a significant breakthrough for Goa in the Elite competition, with their bowlers delivering under pressure to secure a convincing result.
Brief scores
Goa, first innings: 295 all out.
Bihar, first innings: 204 all out.
Goa, second innings: 205 all out in 72.4 overs (overnight 201/9; Dishank Misquin 101 not out, Rahul Vishwakarma 0; Suman Kumar 6/44, Rahul Kumar 2/37, Vasudev Singh 1/24, Sudhanshu Kumar 1/38).
Bihar, second innings: 122 all out in 37.3 overs (Shivam Raj 27, Prashant Kumar 8, Kumar Shrey 6, Prithvi Raj 30, Ayush Anand 8, Mohammed Taufiq 6, Sudhanshu Kumar 2, Utkarsh Kumar 5, Vasudev Singh 7, Suman Kumar 0, Rahul Kumar not out 13; Anuj Yadav 4/37, Vinayak Kunte 2/28, Rahul Vishwakarma 2/36, Deep Kasvankar 1/6).
