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Power Panthers, Dhadsakhal Stars, Oxford and Ghumteshwar Shine in Junior Cricket Championship

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji: Power Panthers Porvorim, Dhadsakhal Stars, Oxford and Ghumteshwar emerged victorious in the Junior Cricket Championship organised by Oxford Cricket Club at SAG Ground, Chicalim and Arlem Ground.

At SAG Ground, Chicalim, Panajim Challengers batted first and posted 139 for 6 in 25 overs, powered by an unbeaten 80 from Vansh Kudtarkar. In response, Power Panthers chased down the target comfortably, scoring 140 for 2 in 20 overs. Samaan Manjrekar (55) and Sahil Metri (37) set up the victory with solid contributions. Samaan Manjrekar was adjudged Man of the Match.

In the second encounter at the same venue, AK Rangers scored 131 for 6 in 25 overs, with Ayush Gaonkar contributing 62. However, Dhadsakhal Stars made light work of the chase, reaching 132 for 3 in just 16.2 overs. Pranjal Singh’s 59 proved crucial, while Adeep Prabhu Misquin was named Man of the Match.

At Arlem Ground, Margao Cricket Club were restricted to 115 for 6 in 20 overs and suffered an eight-wicket defeat to Oxford. Oxford achieved the target comfortably, scoring 120 for 2 in 15.1 overs. Rumaan Mulam remained unbeaten on 43 and was declared Man of the Match.

In another closely fought contest, Ghumteshwar edged past Banjara Cricket Club by four runs. Ghumteshwar posted 133 for 6 in 25 overs, with Rehan Hubali top-scoring with 49 and Parth Sankpal contributing an unbeaten 21. Banjara were limited to 129 for 7 in their 25 overs despite Yash Naik’s 45. Parth Sankpal was named Man of the Match.

The tournament was inaugurated in the presence of Goa Ranji cricketer Darshan Misal as Chief Guest and senior Goa player Vinavi Gurav as Guest of Honour. Also present were Junior Cricket Championship President Romeen Bunty Mulam, JCC Mentor Sandip Naik and Treasurer Naresh Assoldekar.

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Goa Fall Short as Madhya Pradesh Clinch Thrilling Ranji Trophy Win by Three Wickets

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of Madhya Pradesh by three wickets in their Ranji Trophy Group B encounter at the GCA Academy Ground in Porvorim. Despite entering the final day with hopes of dismissing the visitors by taking the remaining nine wickets, Goa could only manage six, as Madhya Pradesh successfully chased down a 328-run target in 94 overs, finishing at 7 for 328.

Resuming their innings at 21 for 1 on the fourth and final day, Madhya Pradesh’s openers Harsh Gawali and captain Himanshu Mantri extended the total to 49 before Arjun Tendulkar dismissed Mantri for 22, giving Goa their first breakthrough of the day. Gawali went on to complete a fine half-century, scoring 54 before falling to left-arm spinner Darshan Misal. His partnership of 57 runs with Shubham Sharma for the third wicket kept Madhya Pradesh steady in their pursuit.

Shubham Sharma, who top-scored with 72, added another crucial 70-run stand with Harpreet Singh Bhatia (35), putting Goa under increasing pressure. Off-spinner Lalit Yadav broke through twice in quick succession, dismissing both Harpreet and Sharma to reduce Madhya Pradesh to 176 for 4. Goa seemed to regain some control when they removed Rishabh Chauhan and Aryan Pandey, leaving the visitors wobbling at 263 for 7, still 65 runs away from victory.

However, Saransh Jain and Arshad Khan displayed composure under pressure, putting together an unbeaten partnership that sealed the match. Jain remained not out on 82, while Arshad contributed 25 as Madhya Pradesh reached the target with three wickets to spare.

For Goa, Lalit Yadav and Darshan Misal were the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets apiece. Arjun Tendulkar, V. Koushik, and Mohit Redkar chipped in with one each but were unable to make decisive breakthroughs on the final day.

With this result, Goa slipped to third place in the Group B standings with one win, one loss, and two draws from four matches, accumulating 11 points. They will next face Saurashtra at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground ‘C’ in Rajkot from November 16, hoping to bounce back strongly and reclaim their momentum in the domestic season.

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Ranji Trophy 2025: Goa Fight Back After Early Setbacks Against Madhya Pradesh on Day 1

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

PANAJI: Goa made a solid start to their Ranji Trophy Elite ‘B’ Group match against Madhya Pradesh, finishing the first day at 256 for 8 despite a late collapse at the GCA Academy Ground in Porvorim on Saturday.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Goa’s openers Manthan Khutkar (12) and Abhinav Tejrana (12) failed to convert their starts, leaving the side at an early disadvantage. The innings gained momentum when Suyash Prabhudessai and captain Snehal Kauthankar came together for a composed 87-run partnership for the third wicket, the highest of the innings. Prabhudessai’s fluent 65 and Kauthankar’s steady 41 helped Goa recover from early jitters and build a solid platform.

Lalit Yadav (41) and Darshan Misal (44) also chipped in with important contributions in the middle order, but both missed out on well-deserved half-centuries. Their dismissals triggered a mini-collapse, as Goa slipped from a comfortable 213 for 4 to 256 for 8 by the end of the day’s play. At stumps, Deeparaj Gaonkar remained unbeaten on 30, while wicketkeeper Samar Dubhashi and V. Kaushik were yet to bat.

For Madhya Pradesh, off-spinner Saransh Jain was the standout performer, claiming 4 for 72 with disciplined bowling. Support came from Aryan Pandey, Kumar Kartikeya, Kuldeep Sen, and Shubham Sharma, each taking a wicket to keep the pressure on the hosts. Under the watchful eyes of coach Chandrakant Pandit, the MP bowlers maintained tight lines throughout the day.

Goa will resume play on Sunday aiming to cross the 300-run mark and strengthen their position in the match. With Gaonkar set at the crease, the team will be hoping for valuable contributions from the lower order to build a competitive first-innings total against a strong Madhya Pradesh bowling unit.

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Goa Clinches Dominant Ranji Trophy Victory Over Chandigarh by an Innings and 75 Runs

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Goa’s Senior Men’s Ranji Trophy team delivered an emphatic performance in their latest fixture, securing a commanding victory over Chandigarh by an innings and 75 runs at Porvorim. The dominant display saw key contributions from all departments, with standout performances from Lalit Yadav and Darshan Misal.

Lalit Yadav was adjudged Player of the Match for his exceptional all-round contribution. With the ball, Darshan Misal was the hero, claiming a total of eight wickets—three in the first innings and five in the second—effectively dismantling Chandigarh’s batting order.

The team’s morale was high as they celebrated this crucial win alongside Goa Cricket Association (GCA) President Shri Mahesh Dessai, Secretary Shri Tulshidas Shetye, Vice President Paresh Fadte, Joint Secretary Anant Naik, Treasurer Abdul Majid, Head Coach Milap Mewada, and Assistant Coach Doda Ganesh. The presence of GCA leadership at the venue added to the sense of pride and encouragement for the players.

This victory not only boosts Goa’s standing in the Ranji Trophy campaign but also reflects the growing strength and depth of cricketing talent in the state. The team earned seven points from the match, including a bonus point for the outright win.

Goa Cricket now moves forward with momentum and confidence for their upcoming matches in the tournament, aiming to build on this performance and make a strong bid in the domestic season.