A Nagaland bowler in action during the Ranji Trophy Plate
Group final against Goa at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, on Thursday.
- DIMAPUR — On Day
1 of the Ranji Trophy Plate Group final, which began on Thursday and is being
played between Goa and Nagaland at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, Goa,
finished the day at 258/7 in 90 overs.
- According to an update, Goa faced early pressure, losing two
wickets to reach 33/2 in 21 overs. At lunch, Goa had recovered with steady
partnerships, progressing to 65/2 in 39 overs.
- In the second session, Nagaland maintained control with
disciplined bowling, reducing Goa to 121/4 in 70 overs by tea. At stumps, the
final session saw Nagaland wrest control, taking late wickets to leave Goa at
258/7.
- Kashyap Bakhale anchored Goa's innings with a gritty 68* off
148 balls, providing stability in the middle order. Suyash Prabhudessai played
fluently at the top, scoring 46 off 89 balls and setting a solid foundation.
Snehal Kauthankar added valuable runs with a composed 48 off 108 balls,
narrowly missing a half-century.
- For Nagaland, Jagadeesha Suchith led the attack with a
crucial three-wicket haul in 30 overs, maintaining pressure throughout the day.
