PTI
Bhubaneswar
Goa fell short of a successful chase by 15 runs as Tripura garnered three points on the basis of taking the first-innings lead in an exciting Group C Ranji Trophy cricket match here on Sunday.
Sent into bat, Tripura managed 283 all out in their first innings, but bowled out Goa for 269 to take a crucial first innings lead of 14 runs at the KIIT Stadium. Tripura batted much better in their second innings, making a sporting declaration at 328/9 to set Goa a target of 343.
The Goans nearly pulled off the chase before ending their second innings at 328/8 in 71 overs. Overnight 226/7, Tripura rode on Gurinder Singh's unbeaten 103 and Rajat Dey's 82.
In reply, skipper Sagun Kamat (78) and Sumiran Amonkar (41) put on 83 runs for the second wicket to lay the foundation for Goa. After the duo's departure, Snehal Kauthankar (63), Darshan Misal (59) and Saurabh Bandekar (55) made useful contributions, but in the end their efforts did not prove to be enough for Goa.
BRIEF SCORES
Tripura 283 (Dey 87) & 328/9d (Singh 103*) drew with Goa 269 (Asnodkar 57, Jakati 47) & 328/8 in 71 overs (S Kamat 78, S Kauthankar 63, D Misal 59, S Bandekar 55*)
Points: Tripura 3, Goa 1.
