Goa took firm control of their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh, securing a vital 97-run first-innings lead and setting a challenging 328-run target. Fast bowler V. Koushik starred with a five-wicket haul, while Abhinav Tejarana’s 69 anchored Goa’s second-innings total of 230. Madhya Pradesh faces an uphill battle at 21 for 1 at stumps on Day 3.
Goa gained a firm upper hand in their Ranji Trophy Group B clash against Madhya Pradesh at Porvorim, finishing Day 2 in a commanding position. After posting 284 in the first innings, Goa’s bowlers — led by Koushik and Arjun Tendulkar — dismantled MP’s top order, leaving them struggling at 181 for 7 by stumps.
Goa showed grit and promise in the Men’s Under-23 State ‘A’ Trophy Elite One-Day Tournament, with opener Sanath Nevagi delivering a stunning 91 off 78 balls against Odisha. Despite his heroics, Odisha chased down Goa’s 166-run total to win by 7 wickets at Vadodara.
Goa produced a gritty batting display on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite ‘B’ Group clash against Madhya Pradesh at the GCA Academy Ground in Porvorim. Despite being reduced to 256 for 8 at stumps, crucial contributions from Suyash Prabhudessai, Snehal Kauthankar, and Darshan Misal kept the hosts in contention.
Team India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav turned 35 on September 14, 2025, and celebrated both his on-field triumph over Pakistan and a heartwarming birthday message from his wife, Devisha Shetty, who called him her “absolute fav human.”
