Goa registered a thumping innings and 177-run victory over Bihar in their Ranji Trophy encounter at the Panjim Gymkhana Ground, also earning a bonus point. After enforcing the follow-on on the second day, Goa’s bowlers completed the emphatic victory on the third day of the match on Wednesday.
Electing to bat after winning the toss, Goa piled up 397 runs in their first innings. Snehal Kauthankar led the charge with a magnificent and patient 178 off 282 balls. Captain Abhinav Tejrana contributed 73, while Darshan Misal scored a valuable 53 to help Goa post a decent total. For Bihar, Suraj Kashyap was the pick of the bowlers, claiming five wickets for 90 runs.
In reply, Bihar’s first innings folded up on 107 runs against Goa’s disciplined bowling attack. Vasuki Koushik picked up three wickets for 12 runs, while Yash Kasvankar also claimed three wickets, conceding 46 runs; as Bihar were asked to follow on.
Bihar failed to recover in their second innings and were bowled out for 113. Lalit Yadav produced a devastating spell, claiming five wickets for 23 runs. Yash Kasvankar continued his impressive performance, taking three wickets for 29 runs to complete Goa’s comprehensive victory.
SCOREBOARD
Goa, 1st innings: 397
Bihar, 1st innings: 107
Bihar, 2nd innings (Follow on – overnight 63/3): Vasudev Prasad Singh lbw b Vasuki Koushik 3, Bipin Saurabh c Amulya Pandrekar b Yash Kasvankar 7, Prithvi Raj c Darshan Misal b Heramb Parab 9, Akash Raj c Suyash Prabhudessai b Lalit Yadav 7, Naman Gaurav c Abhinav Tejrana b Lalit Yadav 9, Suraj Kashyap lbw b Yash Kasvankar 9, Extras 4, Total: 113 all out in 45.3 overs.
Bowling: Lalit Yadav 14-3-23-5, Vasuki Koushik 9-3-28-1, Heramb Parab 7-1-14-1, Darshan Misal 3-0-15-0, Yash Kasvankar 12.3-1-29-3.
