PANAJI
Goa suffered a dramatic one-wicket defeat against KSCA President's XI in their opening four-day match of the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial Cricket Tournament in Bengaluru. Goa, who had set a target of 150, came agonisingly close to victory before the hosts’ last-wicket pair pulled off a remarkable chase at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Goa had reduced KSCA President's XI to 8/100 while defending the modest target. With 13 runs still required, Goa dismissed the ninth wicket, leaving them just one wicket away from victory. However, Shikhar Shetty (28 not out) and Mohsin Khan (6 not out) held their nerve to deny Goa and complete the chase at 151/9 in 42.1 overs.
Goa's Ruthvik Naik was the standout performer with the ball, claiming five wickets for 32 runs. Vasuki Koushik, Darshan Misal, Vijesh Prabhudesai and Lalit Yadav took a wicket apiece.
Earlier, Goa had resumed their second innings at 167/8 and were bowled out for 207 in 40.1 overs. KSCA President's XI had earlier secured a 58-run first-innings lead after scoring 396, against Goa's 332.
Goa will look to bounce back in their next match against Vidarbha Cricket Association, scheduled from September 7 to 10 at the IAF Ground.
Brief Scorecard
Goa, 1st innings: All out 332
KSCA President's XI: All out 396
Goa, 2nd innings: 207 all out in 40.1 overs, resumed at 167/8 - Ruthvik Naik 32, Vasuki Koushik 11, Vijesh Prabhudesai not out 0, Extras 15. Bowling: Manvanth Kumar 3/35, Shubhang Hegde 3/50, Mohsin Khan 2/30, Akshath Prabhakar 1/21, Shikhar Shetty 1/60.
KSCA President's XI, 2nd innings: 151/9 in 42.1 overs ( Aneesh K.V. 12, Prakhar Chaturvedi 12, Shrijith K.L. 17, Dhruv P. 0, Shubhang Hegde 4, Anvay Dravid 30, Venkatesh M. 8, Akshath Prabhakar 14, Manvanth Kumar 18, Shikhar Shetty not out 28, Mohsin Khan not out 6, Extras 2.
Bowling: Ruthvik Naik 5/32, Vasuki Koushik 1/28, Darshan Misal 1/28, Vijesh Prabhudesai 1/22, Lalit Yadav 1/40)
