All-round performance seals fourth consecutive Ranji Plate group victory, with Snehal Kauthankar's double century as highlight
Snehal Kauthankar
PANAJI
Goa registered an innings and 169 runs win over Mizoram in their Ranji Plate group match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
After trailing Goa by 351 runs, Mizoram who were forced to follow-on, were bowled out for mere 182 in 41.5 overs just before tea in their second innings.
It was always going to be a herculean task for Mizoram to save the match.
Agni Chopra was the only batsman from Mizoram who showed some resistant. His valiant knock of 72 off 82 balls that included a six and 10 fours showed glimpses of brilliance.
Coming at number three position, Chopra along with opener Marty Lalrinhlua put on a valuable 62 runs partnership for the second wicket before Lalrinhlua was dismissed by Mohit Redkar for 16.
Mohit Jangra (30) and Vikash Kumar (24) did try to put a fight in the end but it was not good enough.
Mizoram needed a big partnership which never happened and their wickets started falling at a regular interval.
It was a superb bowling performance by Goa.
For Goa, Mohit Redkar (5/43) picked up his fourth five-wicket haul. Darshan Misal (2/33) and Rahul Mehta (2/51) took two wickets each while Heramb Parab (1/31) took a wicket.
Earlier in the day, Mizoram resuming their overnight score of 122-6 were dismissed for 204 in 49 overs in their first innings. They added 82 more runs for the loss of four wickets to their total. It took Goa only about an hour’s day of play to grab the remaining four wickets in just under 13 overs.
Jehu Anderson and skipper Bobby Zothansanga added 46 runs for the ninth wicket before Bobby was clean bowled by Darshan.
Anderson who top-scored for Mizoram in their first innings with a classic knock of 81 off 103 balls that included 3 sixes and 9 fours was the last man to be dismissed.
For Goa, Darshan Misal (6/71) took six wickets. It was his eighth five-wicket haul. Mohit Redkar (2/43) and Arjun Tendulkar (2/57) bagged two wickets each.
Infact, Mizoram’s both the innings were bowled out within a span of just 91 overs.
Snehal Kauthankar was declared 'Player of the Match' for his brilliant double ton of 250.
This is Goa's fourth consecutive victory in their Ranji Plate group. With this win, Goa has secured their place in Ranji Elite group for next season.
Score Box
Goa (First Innings) – 555/9 declared in 142.4 overs (Snehal Kauthankar 250, Manthan Khutkar 95, Deepraj Gaonkar 55, Rahul Mehta 48, Mohit Jangra 3/167, KC Cariappa 3/172, Moses Ramhlunmawia 2/95, Bobby Zothansanga 1/82)
Mizoram (First Innings) – 204 in 49 overs (Jehu Anderson 81, Mohit Jangra 25, Vikash Kumar 19, Darshan Misal 6/71, Mohit Redkar 2/43, Arjun Tendulkar 2/57)
Mizoram (Second Innings) – 182 in 41.5 overs (Agni Chopra 72, Mohit Jangra 30, Vikash Kumar 24, Mohit Redkar 5/43, Darshan Misal 2/33, Rahul Mehta 2/51, Heramb Parab 1/31)
