On Monday, Goa defeated Nagaland by 362 runs in the final of the Plate Group Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima.
Both teams were promoted to the Elite Division for the next edition.
Chasing a massive target of 578, Nagaland were posted on the last day with a total of 215. Captain Darshan Misal scored 5/48 for Goa with left-arm spin.
Goa won the toss and chose to bat first. Half-centuries by Suyash Prabhudessai (56), Snehal Kauthankar (63) and Kashyap Bakle (79 not out) helped the visitors score 276 in the first innings.
Nagaland fell short of Goa’s first-innings total by 60 runs, with captain R. Jonathan (86) and Hem Chetri (55) finding no support from the rest of the batting order.
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The hosts seemed to be back in the game as they reduced Goa to three for 42. However, a 278-run fourth-wicket partnership between Kauthankar (202 not out) and Bakle (161) dashed any hopes of Nagaland of victory. Misal and Kauthankar also added 145 runs for the fifth wicket, adding to the host’s misfortune.
Goa eventually declared the second innings at seven for 517 and removed six Nagaland batsmen before the end of the fourth day of play.
The fifth day of play turned out to be just a formality as Goa wrapped up the victory shortly after lunch.
SHORT RESULTS
Goa (276 and 517/7d) defeated Nagaland (216 and 215) by 362 runs)
