Published: Nov 25, 2015, 08:31 AM (IST)
Edited: Aug 31, 2016, 04:43 PM (IST)
Hello and welcome to CricketCountry’s third day live cricket blog and updates of the Ranji Trophy 2015-16 Group C match, between Jammu and Kashmir against Goa. The match is being played at the Gandhi Memorial Science College Ground in Jammu. The hosts have had a torrid time in this game so far, as Goa had amassed 552 for 5 declared in their first innings. When Jammu and Kashmir came out to bat, they lost two wickets and reached 43 for 2 at stumps on the second day of the ongoing Group C match in India’s premier domestic competition. Jammu and Kashmir trail by a further 509 runs in the first innings.
It was a tremendous performance by the Goa batsmen as their top three men notched up big scores. Swapnil Asnodkar was the star of the innings as he slammed a brilliant double century, scoring 232 off 360 balls with the help of 28 boundaries and three sixes. Amogh Desai faced 228 balls and struck 13 boundaries to score 106 runs, and Sagun Kamat scored 105 off 292 balls with the help of 11 boundaries and a six. Darshan Misal was unfortunate to have missed out on a half-century, as he fell for 41. Jammu and Kashmir’s star all-rounder Parvez Rasool was the pick among the bowlers as he returned with the figures of 52-8-169-4. Umar Nazir was the only other bowler to take a solitary wicket in the innings. Ian Dev Singh and Pranav Gupta were at the crease for Jammu and Kashmir, batting on 25 and 13 respectively. Jammu and Kashmir trail by a further 509 runs.
LIVE CRICKET SCORE Jammu and Kashmir 325 for 5 in Overs 77: Jammu and Kashmir still trail by more than 200 runs in the first innings. However, it has been a splendid show by their batsmen who have kept their side in contention in this match. Mithun is only five runs away from a deserving century. He has struck 12 fours and a six. BATTING: Mithun Manhas 95 (161), Amir Sofi 12 (15)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE Jammu and Kashmir 302 for 5 in Overs 72: Jammu and Kashmir have replied back strongly against Goa in this clash. Ian Chauhan struck a fine century and fell after scoring 115, wheras Mithun Manhas is eyeing a ton in their first innings. J&K trail by more than 250 runs at present. BATTING: Mithun Manhas 87 (145), Amir Sofi 1 (1)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE Jammu and Kashmir 203 for 3 in Overs 52: Manhas and Chauhan have added runs so far for the fourth wicket and this is the kind of reply Jammu and Kashmir needed from their players. There is still a long way to go for them to come at terms with Goa, who are ahead by runs at the moment. BATTING: Mithun Manhas 54 (86), Ian Chauhan 81 (148)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE Jammu and Kashmir 16o for 3 in Overs 44: Play has resumed in the second session after the lunch break. Jammu and Kashmir are trialing by 282 runs. BATTING: Mithun Manhas 29 (61), Ian Chauhan 63 (125)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE Jammu and Kashmir 156 for 3 in Overs 41: Chauhan and Manhas have formed a solid stand for the fourth wicket, but Jammu and Kashmir will be served well only when they get a huge partnership from their batsmen. J&K trail by 396 runs at the moment. BATTING: Mithun Manhas 25 (51), Ian Chauhan 63 (119)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE Jammu and Kashmir 145 for 3 in Overs 32: Jammu and Kashmir batsman Pranav Gupta fell for 56 to Shadab Jakati, and Ian Chauhan is now at the crease alongwith his captain Mithun Manhas. Gupta fell for 56 off 60 balls, which was studded with 11 boundaries. Jammu and Kashmir are trailing by 407 runs. BATTING: Mithun Manhas 19 (23), Ian Chauhan 58 (91)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE Jammu and Kashmir 87 for 2 in Overs 20: Jammu and Kashmir have made a steady start to the day. Pranav Gupta and Ian Chauhan have kept the Goa bowlers at bay and have added 78 runs for the third wicket so far in their innings. Jammu and Kashmir now trail by another 465 runs, which looks a humongous task at the moment. BATTING: Pranav Gupta 45 (40), Ian Chauhan 31 (62)
