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

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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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Virat Kohli, Delhi Cricket, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rishabh Pant, List A Cricket, India Cricket, T20 Mode, Cricket News, Allycaral

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Bengaluru, December 26, 2025: Delhi’s batting star Virat Kohli once again demonstrated his white-ball dominance with a blistering 53 not out off 29 deliveries in their Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Gujarat at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

In his second domestic List A match in 15 years, Kohli’s innings featured 11 fours and a six, yielding a remarkable strike rate of 182.76. Delhi reached 62 for one early in their innings, setting the tone for a commanding performance.

This came after Kohli’s unbeaten 131 off 101 balls in a thrilling chase against Andhra Pradesh on December 24, where he shared a vital partnership with opener Priyansh Arya to guide Delhi past Andhra’s 298-run total. Fans and cricket analysts alike hailed Kohli’s innings as peak white-ball aggression, dubbing it “T20 mode,” a sign of his readiness and form as Delhi, captained by Rishabh Pant, look to build momentum in the tournament.

With this performance, Kohli not only reinforced his reputation as a modern-day batting maestro but also sent a strong message to domestic and international cricket followers that his firepower in limited-overs cricket remains unmatched.