A Nagaland batsman defending his wicket on Day 2 of the
Ranji Trophy Plate Final against Goa at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, on
Friday.
- DIMAPUR — Goa
posted a total of 276 runs in their first innings, while Nagaland ended the day
at 205/8 in 62 overs, trailing by 71 runs, on the second day of the Ranji
Trophy Plate Final 2024-25 played at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, on Friday.
- According to an update, the match is evenly poised,
promising an exciting Day 3.
- Goa’s first innings: 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 while Snehal Kauthankar
played a steady knock of 63 off 143 balls with 9 fours. Suyash Prabhudessai
contributed 56 off 107 balls, striking 6 fours.
- Jagadeesha Suchith led Nagaland’s bowling attack with 4/69
in 34 overs and Imliwati Lemtur claimed 3/38 in 21.2 overs with precision
bowling.
- Nagaland’s first innings: Nagaland faced early setbacks but
recovered through brilliant performances by key batters including their captain
Rongsen Jonathan who top-scored with 86 off 116 balls, hitting 11 fours.
- Hem Chetri chipped in
with a determined 55 off 133 balls, including 6 fours.
- For the Goa bowlers, the Heramb Parab delivered an
impressive spell, taking 3/26 in 10 overs and Mohit Redkar bowled with
consistency, taking 2/69 in 24 overs.
- 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. With both teams in a competitive position, the
upcoming days promise exciting cricket in the Ranji Trophy Plate Final 2024-25,
the update stated.
- Among others, Day 2 proceedings were witnessed by Goa
officials and Abu Metha, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland.
