PANAJI
Opener Yuvraj Dabolker's unbeaten 91 and Vansh Kudtarkar's 57 helped Goa reach 177 for five at the end of the first day's play against Rajasthan in the Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite (Under-16, three-day) cricket tournament.
Goa, who were struggling at 50 for two, recovered through a crucial 97-run partnership for the third wicket between Yuvraj and Vansh. Vansh scored 57 off 151 balls, hitting five boundaries before being dismissed. Yuvraj, meanwhile, displayed tremendous patience and endurance, facing 275 deliveries and striking 13 boundaries to remain unbeaten on 91 at stumps. The match is being played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium 'B' Ground.
Brief Scores
Goa, first innings: 177/5 in 86 overs (Yuvraj Dabolker not out 91, Vishram Parab 9, Tanishq Naik 10, Vansh Kudtarkar 57, Sanch Naik 3, Mrunal Naik 2, Mubarak Tadpatri not out 0, Extras 5; Ajanya Sharma 3/49, Sahil Khan 1/36, Harshit Yadav 1/32).
