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Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026: Open Category Matches Begin as Mandar Clinches Double in Masters Segment

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral

Panaji, January 26, 2026: The much-anticipated Open category matches of the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 commenced on Republic Day at the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and Panjim Gymkhana courts, marking Day Five of the tournament. Players across the men’s singles draw began their campaigns in the prestigious 11th edition of the event.


Earlier in the tournament’s Masters categories, Mandar achieved a remarkable double by winning both the 45+ men’s singles and 90+ men’s doubles titles.

Open Men’s Singles Results – Gaspar Dias Courts:

Ojus defeated Shivam 6-3

Priyank overcame Debayan 6-3

Raoul beat Kedar 6-2

Avish defeated Omkar Islampure 6-4

Dnyaneshwar triumphed over Tanay 6-4

Santosh D blanked Kush Khaitan 6-0

Vishwambhar defeated Prithvi Naik 6-0

Joshua Cardozo edged past Lyndon Pinto 6-4


Open Men’s Singles Results – Panjim Gymkhana Courts:

Wes Cardozo won 6-0 against Sameer Kakodkar

Rohan Chhabra defeated Rishabh Beria 6-2

Kshitij Gupta beat Arjun Shah 6-0

Dhruv Rao overcame Adianta 6-3

Pranav Suvarna trounced Gilroy Menezes 6-0

Laxman Alway prevailed over Debjit Patoa 7-6(2)


Masters Finals Results:

Masters 120+ Men’s Doubles: Shrikant Tambe / Amit Tambe defeated Sheetal / Sabnis 7-5, 6-2

Masters 110+ Men’s Doubles: Bipin / Ashutosh beat Sagar / Ashok 6-3, 6-3

Masters 45+ Men’s Singles: Mandar defeated defending champion Amit Tambe 7-5, 4-5 (Tambe retired)

Masters 90+ Men’s Doubles: Mandar / Ashish declared winners after Bulu / Mano conceded due to injury

Masters 35+ Mixed Doubles: Serbians Milica / Mladen defeated Raisa / Lyndon 7-5, 6-1


Jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group, in association with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), the tournament has received a record 555 entries across the Masters and Open segments. Open category matches continue from January 26 onward, promising more high-stakes tennis action.

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High-Flying India Aim to Dominate South Africa in Second T20I at New Chandigarh

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Mullanpur, New Chandigarh: India will look to tighten their grip on the ongoing T20I series as they face South Africa in the second match at the New Chandigarh Cricket Stadium on Thursday. After a commanding performance in the series opener, the Men in Blue enter the contest with momentum, confidence, and home advantage firmly on their side.

In the first T20I, Hardik Pandya was the standout performer, blasting a quickfire 59 off 28 balls and contributing with the ball to dismantle South Africa’s middle order. India’s pacers, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, delivered with early breakthroughs that left the visitors struggling to recover.

With a batting lineup that runs deep until number eight, India have the luxury of multiple power-hitters capable of accelerating at any stage. The team is expected to retain its winning combination, maintaining stability as they eye a comprehensive series win.

Gill Under the Radar

Shubman Gill’s T20 form since his Asia Cup return has been inconsistent, making his role at the top critical. Despite modest scores, team management continues to back him, hoping he can turn starts into significant contributions. A strong innings from Gill could add immense weight to India’s already formidable top order featuring in-form batter Abhishek Sharma, India’s current No.1 T20I player.

Suryakumar Yadav’s Chance to Settle

Captain Suryakumar Yadav, navigating a year of fluctuating form, will look to bring stability and explosive middle-order firepower as India prepare for their T20 World Cup title defence on home soil.

South Africa Face Steep Climb

South Africa suffered a dramatic 74-run collapse in the first match and will need quick recalibration. With little turnaround time, the visitors must build partnerships, rotate strike efficiently, and counter India’s multi-dimensional attack.

However, India’s balanced side, fearless approach, and favourable conditions in New Chandigarh make a South African comeback an uphill battle.

Match starts at 7 PM IST.

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

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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 in Commanding Position Against Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy Clash

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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.

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Goa Tightens Control Over Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy Group B Encounter

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Goa continued their impressive performance in the Ranji Trophy Group B clash against Madhya Pradesh, tightening their grip on the game at the Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground in Porvorim. After posting 284 in their first innings, Goa’s bowlers struck early and often to leave Madhya Pradesh in deep trouble at 181 for 7 at stumps on the second day.

Resuming from their overnight score of 256 for 8, Goa added valuable runs through Deeparaj Gaonkar, who converted his unbeaten 30 into a composed half-century, scoring 51 before being dismissed. His steady innings helped Goa push their total to 284 before being bowled out. For Madhya Pradesh, off-spinner Saransh Jain was the standout performer with figures of 4 for 78, while left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya supported with 3 for 88. Aryan Pandey, Kuldeep Sen, and captain Shubham Sharma chipped in with a wicket each.

Madhya Pradesh’s reply got off to a disastrous start as Goa’s pace attack, spearheaded by Arjun Tendulkar and Koushik, wreaked havoc. Arjun dismissed Yash Dubey and Himanshu Mantri early, while Koushik removed Harsh Gawali and Harpreet Bhatia in quick succession to leave MP reeling at 38 for 4. The situation worsened when captain Shubham Sharma fell for 16, again to Koushik, reducing the visitors to a precarious 56 for 5.

Rishabh Chouhan and Saransh Jain offered brief resistance with a 54-run stand for the sixth wicket, followed by a 43-run partnership between Jain and Aryan Pandey, which prevented complete collapse. However, Goa’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout, with Koushik finishing as the standout performer, claiming 3 for 33. Arjun Tendulkar backed him effectively with 2 for 34, while Lalit Yadav contributed with 2 for 22.

At stumps on Day 2, Madhya Pradesh trailed Goa’s total by 103 runs with just three wickets in hand. The home side is now poised to claim a crucial first-innings lead as the match heads into the third day, continuing their impressive run in this Ranji Trophy season.