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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

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

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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.