Ranji Trophy Elite Goa rides high on Suyash, Yash’s Fifties
Porvorim Goa put up a steady batting performance to finish Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at 279 for 8 at stumps at the Goa Cricket Association Academy, Porvorim.
The innings was anchored by Suyash S Prabhudessai, who top-scored with a patient 86 off 172 balls, striking 10 boundaries. He held the innings together after early setbacks, featuring in the day’s highest partnership of 60 runs, which provided stability in the middle phase.
Goa had a cautious start, losing Kashyap Bakhle (12 )and Abhinav Tejrana (1) early to Ankit Sharma, who troubled the batters with consistent line and length. Captain Snehal Kauthankar attempted to rebuild the innings with a 29 off 50 balls, adding useful runs before falling to Basil N P.
The middle order contributed valuable runs, with all-rounder Lalit Yadav (21) and Debutant Yash Kasvankar (50) playing important hands. Kasvankar’s composed half-century ensured Goa crossed the 200-run mark, despite wickets falling at regular intervals.
Lower down the order, Arjun Tendulkar played an aggressive knock of 36 from 39 deliveries, hitting five fours and keeping the scoreboard moving. Darshan Misal (22) also chipped in, while wicketkeeper Samar Dubhashi remained unbeaten on 11 at the close of play. Koushik V and Amulya Pandrekar are yet to bat.
On the bowling side, Ankit Sharma was the standout performer, claiming 5 wickets for 88 runs in 33.4 overs, showing impressive control and stamina. Nedumankuzhy Basil provided strong support, finishing with 2 for 55, while Sachin Baby picked up a wicket.
With two wickets in hand and a solid platform laid, Goa will look to push past the 300-run mark when play resumes on Day 2.
Brief Scorecard
Goa First Innings – 279/8 in 83.4 Overs (Suyash Prabhudessai 86, Kashyap Bakhle 12, Abhinav Tejrana 1, Snehal Kauthankar 29, Lalit Yadav 21, Yash Kasvankar 50, Darshan Misal 22, Arjun Tendulkar 36, Samar Dubhashi Not Out 11, Extras – 11, Nidheesh MD 60-0, Basil NP 55-2, Ankit Sharma 88-5, Sreehari Nair 29-0, Sachin Baby 36-1, Vishnu Vinod 5-0)
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