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Panaji: Baroda strengthened their position against Goa by declaring their first innings at 472 for eight on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match at the Panaji Gymkhana Ground on Monday. Goa suffered an early blow in reply, losing opener Suyash Prabhudessai for a duck off the very first delivery.
At stumps, Goa were struggling at five for one after three overs, with Shivendra Bhujbal unbeaten on five and nightwatchman Darshan Misal yet to open his account. The hosts face a challenging task to reduce Baroda’s substantial first innings total.
Resuming the day at 204 for three, Baroda added 268 runs to post a commanding score. Captain Atit Sheth narrowly missed a century, falling for 99 after playing a crucial innings. Shashwat Rawat, who had remained unbeaten overnight, continued his impressive performance to score 69.
Deepak Hooda contributed 52, while wicketkeeper Mitesh Patel strengthened the visitors’ innings with a valuable 81. Their contributions helped Baroda maintain control and build a formidable total before the declaration.
Off spinner Mohit Redkar led Goa’s bowling effort, claiming three wickets for 120 runs from 41 overs. Vasuki Koushik picked up two wickets, while Ruthvik Naik, Shubham Tari and Darshan Misal claimed one wicket each.
Goa’s reply got off to the worst possible start when Mahesh Pithiya dismissed Prabhudessai for a first ball duck. The early breakthrough gave Baroda further momentum and left the hosts under immediate pressure.
With Goa at five for one at the close of play, the team will need a determined batting effort on the next day to challenge Baroda’s dominance and keep themselves in contention.
Baroda, First Innings: 472/8 declared in 157 overs. Shashwat Rawat 69, Deepak Hooda 52, Mitesh Patel 81, Atit Sheth 99, Raj Limbani 29 not out, Mahesh Pithiya 1 not out, Rasikh Dar 1 not out. Mohit Redkar 3/120, Vasuki Koushik 2 wickets.
Goa, First Innings: 5/1 in 3 overs. Suyash Prabhudessai 0, Shivendra Bhujbal 5 not out, Darshan Misal 0 not out. Mahesh Pithiya 1/4.
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