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Lalit Yadav’s Century, Deepraj Gaonkar’s All-Round Show Power Goa Past Himachal

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa registered their second consecutive victory in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite tournament with a hard-fought 8-run win over Himachal Pradesh at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur. The match showcased a fine blend of composure and aggression, highlighted by Lalit Yadav’s century and captain Deepraj Gaonkar’s impactful all-round display.

Batting first after Himachal Pradesh opted to bowl, Goa found themselves in early trouble as their top order collapsed to 33 for 3 within the first ten overs. Lalit Yadav and Suyash Prabhudesai then steadied the innings with a vital 90-run partnership, bringing calm to the Goa dressing room. Suyash played a responsible knock of 51 off 63 balls, striking five boundaries before falling at a crucial stage.

Goa slipped again after the quick dismissal of Darshan Misal, but skipper Deepraj Gaonkar turned the momentum with a counter-attacking innings. Batting at number seven, he smashed 71 runs off just 48 balls, finding the boundary regularly and lifting the run rate in the latter half of the innings. At the other end, Lalit Yadav anchored the innings with a composed century, scoring 104 off 126 deliveries. A late cameo from Rajashekhar Harikant helped Goa reach a competitive total of 285 for 9.

Chasing 286, Himachal Pradesh began steadily with a 58-run opening stand, but Goa struck back quickly to reduce them to 60 for 3. The dismissal of captain Mridul Suroch soon after left Himachal struggling. Pukhraj Mann then mounted a remarkable fightback, playing a lone hand of 126 off 119 balls, keeping the chase alive with controlled aggression.

Just as Himachal threatened to snatch the game, Deepraj Gaonkar delivered with the ball, dismissing Mann in the 46th over to complete a five-wicket haul. Despite some resistance from the lower order, Himachal Pradesh were bowled out for 277 in 49.3 overs, falling agonisingly short.

The victory underlined Goa’s growing confidence in the tournament, with contributions coming from key players at crucial moments. Goa will next face Sikkim on December 29, aiming to extend their winning streak.

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Lalit Yadav’s Fighting 85 Not Enough as Hyderabad Crush Goa by 7 Wickets

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa suffered their second defeat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Cricket Tournament as Hyderabad outplayed them with a commanding seven-wicket victory at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After losing the toss, Goa were put in to bat and struggled early when openers Arjun Tendulkar and Ishan Gadekar fell cheaply.

Abhinav Tejarana brought some momentum with a fluent 21 off 14 balls, followed by a steady 23 from Deepraj Gaonkar. The innings revived when Lalit Yadav once again stepped up under pressure, producing a stunning unbeaten 85 off 48 balls that featured 10 fours and 3 sixes. He lifted Goa from a shaky 67 for 4 to a competitive total of 160 with the help of Darshan Misal, who contributed 18 in their 93-run partnership. Hyderabad’s bowling was led by Tanay Thyagarajan, who returned impressive figures of 2 for 20.

Hyderabad’s chase began with clear intent as they attacked from the start and never allowed Goa to settle. Captain Pragyan Reddy spearheaded the pursuit with a match-winning unbeaten 67 off just 34 balls, an innings studded with powerful strokes including 4 fours and 5 sixes. Aman Rao supported him well with a solid 40 as Hyderabad raced to 166 for 3 in only 14 overs. Goa bowlers Deepraj Gaonkar, Darshan Misal and Vikas Singh picked up a wicket each but were unable to stem the flow of runs.

With this loss, Goa remain on 4 points in the Elite B group. The team will look to bounce back in their next fixture against Madhya Pradesh on December 2 as they continue their campaign in the tournament.

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

Tanisha Cardozo

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.