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Madhya Pradesh Take Commanding First-Innings Lead Against Goa in Cooch Behar U-19 Quarterfinal

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Madhya Pradesh strengthened their grip on the Cooch Behar Under-19 Trophy Elite quarterfinal against Goa by taking a commanding first-innings lead at the end of the second day at the Goa Cricket Association ground in Sanguem. In reply to Goa’s modest first-innings total of 164, Madhya Pradesh reached 321 for 7 in 94 overs, securing a healthy lead of 157 runs.

Resuming the day from their overnight score of 12 for 1, Madhya Pradesh found themselves in serious trouble early on as Goa’s bowlers struck regularly. The hosts reduced the visitors to 42 for 5, raising hopes of bowling them out cheaply and taking control of the match.

However, Madhya Pradesh skipper Manal Chauhan and wicketkeeper Sparsh Dhakar turned the game on its head with a remarkable 207-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Chauhan narrowly missed out on a century with a well-compiled 95, while Dhakar played a commanding knock of 139, anchoring the innings and guiding his team out of danger. Their stand not only erased the deficit but firmly swung momentum in Madhya Pradesh’s favour.

For Goa, Samarth Rane was the standout performer with the ball, returning impressive figures of 4 for 63, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed two wickets. Despite their early breakthroughs, Goa were unable to break the crucial partnership in time, allowing Madhya Pradesh to post a dominant total.

With a substantial first-innings lead in hand and three wickets still remaining, Madhya Pradesh will look to build further pressure, while Goa face an uphill task as the quarterfinal heads into the decisive stages.

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Goa Bowled Out for 164 on Day 1 of Cooch Behar Trophy Quarterfinal

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa were bundled out for 164 in their first innings on the opening day of the Cooch Behar Trophy Elite quarterfinal against Madhya Pradesh, played at the GCA ground in Sanguem on Thursday. After winning the toss and opting to field, Madhya Pradesh bowlers maintained disciplined lines and lengths throughout the day, putting Goa under sustained pressure in the four-day Under-19 encounter.

Goa’s innings lasted 82.5 overs, with only a handful of batters managing to offer resistance. The highlight of the innings was a vital fifth-wicket partnership of 76 runs between Dishank Misquin and Aradhya Goyal, which helped Goa recover from a precarious position. Misquin top-scored with a determined 44, while Goyal registered a composed half-century, scoring 50 with five well-timed boundaries. Opener Sarthak Bhike also contributed a steady 31 at the top, but the middle and lower order failed to capitalise on starts. For Madhya Pradesh, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan emerged as the standout bowler, returning impressive figures of 3 for 34, well supported by Ayush Shukla and Prateek Shukla, who claimed two wickets each. At stumps on Day 1, Madhya Pradesh reached 12 for 1 in four overs, ending the day with a narrow advantage, setting up an evenly poised contest heading into the second day.

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MCC Thunder Edge Avengers in Thrilling Finish to Go Top of the Table

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

MCC Thunder moved to the top of the MCL 11 table after pulling off a tense 2-wicket win over MCC Avengers in a gripping T20 contest at the MCC Ground in Margao. The match went down to the very last over, with Thunder successfully chasing the target of 166 in 19.5 overs. The win, which takes their tally to 8 points, showcased disciplined bowling, calm batting under pressure and a standout all-round performance from Ved Mahambrey, who was adjudged Man of the Match.

MCC Avengers, batting first, posted 165/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Their innings was built on steady contributions from Venkatesh Nevagi, who struck 24, followed by a valuable 35 from Amod Borkar and a well-compiled 40 from Vedant Naik. However, the Thunder bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings. Sudhir Shet delivered an impressive spell with figures of 2/22, while Sudesh Rane picked up 2/44. Ved Mahambrey chipped in with 1/17, and the experienced Dr. Rohan Badve bowled economically for his 1/14. Om Fadte also contributed with the ball, returning figures of 1/27.

Chasing 166, MCC Thunder began steadily but faced resistance from the Avengers’ bowlers. The innings gained momentum through a composed 36 from Om Fadte, followed by a crucial 39 from Roshan Naik, who kept the scoreboard ticking at a vital phase. The chase was anchored beautifully by Ved Mahambrey, whose 38 proved to be the defining knock in the pressure-filled chase. With wickets falling around him, Mahambre’s calm presence ensured Thunder stayed on course.

The Avengers bowlers fought back valiantly. Amod Borkar picked up 2/32, while Siddhant Amonkar claimed 1/30. Venkatesh Nevagi showed his all-round ability with 1/25, and Gopal Gawas chipped in with 1/17. Despite their efforts, the total proved just short as Thunder held their nerve to cross the finish line with one ball remaining.

The thrilling victory reflected Thunder’s resilience and teamwork, taking them to the top of the standings and further intensifying the race in MCL 11.

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MCL 11 T20: MCC Royals Clinch 16-Run Victory Over MCC Stallions

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Margao: In a competitive clash at the MCL Ground, Margao, MCC Royals secured a 16-run win over MCC Stallions in the MCL 11 T20 tournament. The match showcased impressive all-round performances, with both teams fighting hard until the final overs.

Batting first, MCC Royals posted a respectable 154/9 in 20 overs.
The top order delivered key contributions:

  • Vijay Nagarajan – 40
  • Abhishek Goyal – 35
  • Shailesh Redkar – 30

The Stallions bowlers kept things tight, with Dr. Ankush Patil (2/16) emerging as the most economical performer. Govind Gaokar (2/32) and Rohit Mehta (2/36) also chipped in with important breakthroughs.

Chasing 155, MCC Stallions managed 138 all out in 18.1 overs.
Notable efforts came from:

  • Infancio Correia – 38
  • Rohit Mehta – 27
  • Naval Naik – 21

However, the Royals’ bowling attack proved too strong. Aditya Prabhugaonkar (2/15) led from the front with disciplined bowling, while Shailesh Redkar (1/19), Chirag Naik (1/31), Aditya Angle (1/23), Venkat Biche (1/21) and Abhishek Goyal (1/23) picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals.

For his impactful all-round performance, Shailesh Redkar was awarded the Man of the Match.

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Goa Tightens Grip on Uttar Pradesh, Nears Victory in Cooch Behar Trophy Clash

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa asserted firm control over Uttar Pradesh on the second day of the Cooch Behar Trophy Elite U-19 four-day match at the GCA Ground in Sanguem, positioning themselves strongly for an outright victory. After bowling out Uttar Pradesh for a modest 125 in the first innings, Goa responded with an impressive 289 in 102.5 overs, securing a commanding 164-run lead. Sai Rajesh Naik played a crucial role with a composed 65 off 138 balls, while captain Yash Kasvankar added a valuable 61. Their efforts were supported by significant contributions from Aditya Kota with 48, Shantanu Nevagi with 28, Dishank Misquin with 25 and Chigurupati Venkata with 28, helping Goa build a solid advantage. Uttar Pradesh found some resistance through bowlers Ayan Akram and Yash Panwar, who claimed three wickets each, but it wasn’t enough to halt Goa’s momentum.

Facing a massive deficit, Uttar Pradesh faltered early in their second innings. Chigurupati Venkata struck twice, dismissing Shantanu Singh and later Anmol Nusran for 12, while skipper Yash Kasvankar added to the pressure by sending back Bhavya Sharma with a sharp caught-and-bowled effort. With Uttar Pradesh struggling at 54 for 3 in 22 overs at stumps and still trailing by 110 runs, Goa holds complete control of the match. The hosts now appear firmly on course to wrap up an emphatic victory on Day 3, having dominated with both bat and ball and maintaining relentless pressure throughout the contest.