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Goa Under-19 Women Face Third Straight Defeat in Elite One-Day Tournament

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa’s Under-19 women’s cricket team endured another challenging outing in the Under-19 Women’s Elite One-Day Cricket Tournament, suffering their third consecutive defeat in Group ‘A’ after a five-wicket loss to Puducherry on Wednesday. The match was played at the Railway Ground in Vadodara, where Goa showed resilience but were unable to convert promising performances into a victory.

Batting first after Puducherry elected to field, Goa were bowled out for 187 in 47.1 overs. Wicketkeeper Shilpa Sharma anchored the innings with a composed knock of 56, displaying maturity and control under pressure. She was well supported by Usma Khan, who contributed 45, and Preeti Gaonkar, who added a valuable 40 runs. Despite these efforts, Goa’s innings came to an end with 17 balls remaining, as Puducherry’s bowling attack maintained discipline. Haripriya emerged as the standout bowler for Puducherry, finishing with figures of four wickets for 41 runs.

In reply, Puducherry approached the chase with confidence and patience. Opener B.G. Jaishri played a commanding innings, remaining unbeaten on 111 to guide her team home. She found support from Varshini Devi and Nisha Sitharaman, who chipped in with 20 runs each, ensuring there were no major hiccups in the chase. Puducherry reached the target at 188 for five in 42.2 overs to seal the win.

For Goa, Athashree Shivarkar was the most impressive bowler, picking up three wickets for 40 runs in her full quota of 10 overs, while Vidhi Bhandare and Prachi Nikam claimed a wicket each. Despite the loss, Goa will take encouragement from individual performances as they look to regroup and prepare for their next fixture against Tamil Nadu on the 19th, hoping to turn their campaign around in the remaining matches.

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Goa Beat Bihar by 5 Wickets in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite T20 Thriller

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Kolkata: Goa secured a confident and clinical five-wicket victory over Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite T20 clash held at the Salt Lake JU Second Campus, Kolkata. Chasing a competitive target of 181, Goa displayed composure and strong batting depth to finish the game with just one ball remaining.

Earlier, Bihar posted a solid total of 180/7 in 20 overs. S. Agni anchored the innings with a well-crafted 60 off 41 balls, stabilizing the middle order. Vaibhav Suryavanshi injected momentum with a brisk 46 from 25 balls, while Akash Raj contributed a steady 40 off 31 deliveries.

Goa’s bowling unit showed good discipline, with Deepraj Gaonkar leading the attack, claiming 4 wickets for 38 runs. Arjun Tendulkar supported well with figures of 2/32, ensuring Bihar didn’t run away with a bigger total.

In response, Goa’s chase was powered by a brilliant match-winning knock from Suyash S. Prabhudessai, who scored a blazing 79 off 46 balls. His aggressive yet controlled innings laid the foundation for the chase. Kashyap Bakle added crucial support with a composed 64 off 49 deliveries, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

With the match heading toward a tight finish, Lalit Yadav held his nerve to score an unbeaten 21 off 12 balls, guiding Goa to 184/5 in 19.5 overs. Suyash Prabhudessai was deservedly awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.

The victory boosts Goa’s momentum in the tournament as they look ahead to their upcoming fixtures with confidence.

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Goa Thrash Madhya Pradesh by 7 Wickets in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa delivered an outstanding performance against Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite T20 match, securing a comfortable 7-wicket win with 9 balls to spare at Salt Lake JU Second Campus in Kolkata.

The standout performers for Goa were captain Suyash Prabhudessai and Abhinav Tejarana, who scored crucial half-centuries to guide their team to victory. Winning the toss, Goa elected to bowl first, putting Madhya Pradesh into bat. MP managed to post a competitive total of 170/6 in their 20 overs, with Harpreet Singh Bhatia top-scoring with an unbeaten 80 off 52 balls, supported by Aniket Verma’s 34 and captain Rajat Patidar’s 29. For Goa, Arjun Tendulkar impressed with his bowling, claiming 3 wickets for 36 runs, while Heramb Parab took 2 for 27 and Koushik chipped in with one wicket.

During the chase, Goa stumbled early, losing openers Ishan Gadekar (5) and Arjun Tendulkar (16) cheaply. However, Abhinav Tejarana and captain Suyash Prabhudessai formed a crucial 89-run partnership for the third wicket, stabilizing the innings. Abhinav’s aggressive 55 off just 33 balls, featuring 3 fours and 4 sixes, gave Goa the momentum they needed, while Suyash anchored the chase with an unbeaten 75 from 50 deliveries, striking 6 fours and 3 sixes. Along with Lalit Yadav, who remained 12 not out, Suyash added an unbeaten 57-run partnership for the fourth wicket, ensuring Goa’s victory.

After four matches, Goa sits in Group B with two wins and two losses, totaling 8 points. Their next fixture is against Bihar on the 4th. The win highlighted Goa’s fearless batting, disciplined bowling, and excellent teamwork, reinforcing their position as a rising force in Indian domestic T20 cricket.

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

Tanisha Cardozo

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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Goa in Commanding Position Against Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy Clash

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa took a decisive step toward victory in their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh at the Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground in Porvorim. After establishing a vital 97-run first-innings lead, Goa’s bowlers, led by V. Koushik, maintained firm control over proceedings. Madhya Pradesh, resuming their innings at 181 for 7, could add only six more runs before being bowled out for 187 in reply to Goa’s 284. Koushik was the standout performer with a five-wicket haul for just 34 runs in 19 overs, including six maidens. Arjun Tendulkar and Lalit Yadav also made important contributions with two wickets each.

In their second innings, Goa batted confidently to post 230 runs in 65.4 overs, setting Madhya Pradesh a challenging target of 328. Abhinav Tejarana led the scoring with a composed 69, while Lalit Yadav made 42 and Rajshekhar Harikant added 40. Captain Snehal Kauthankar contributed a steady 23. The crucial 78-run partnership between Abhinav and Lalit for the fourth wicket provided the backbone of Goa’s innings. For Madhya Pradesh, Kumar Kartikeya bowled tirelessly, finishing with figures of 5 for 81, supported by Md Arshad Khan with three wickets and Saransh Jain with two.

At the close of the third day, Madhya Pradesh had reached 21 for 1 in 10 overs, still needing 307 runs for victory on the final day. Goa, with nine wickets to claim, are within touching distance of a memorable triumph.

In a notable first for the Goa team, Rajshekhar Harikant became the state’s first concussion substitute in Ranji Trophy history, replacing Samar Dubhashi, who was struck on the helmet by a delivery from Kuldeep Sen. The incident underscored the growing emphasis on player safety in domestic cricket and highlighted Goa’s adaptability in a competitive contest.

Goa’s balanced performance across departments has put them in pole position to seal a vital win and strengthen their standing in the Ranji Trophy Group B table.