Ranji Trophy: Rajasthan reclaim top spot after crushing Goa

By Cricket Country Staff Last Published on - January 2, 2019 1:21 PM IST

Rajasthan moved back to top spot in Group C of the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy with ten-wicket win over hosts Goa at Porvorim, which is their sixth victory in eight matches.

The final day began with Goa on 199/5, trailing by 70 runs in their second innings. They got as far as 295, setting Rajasthan a target of 27 which the visitors knocked off in five overs.

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Amit Verma moved from 84 overnight to 118 and there was little resistance from the lower order as Rahul Chahar (5/81) and Tanveer-ul-Haq (4/87) shared nine wickets.

Rajasthan claimed seven points from this win.

Brief scores: Rajasthan 513/8 declared & 27/0 beat Goa 244 & 295 (Verma 118, Rahul Chahar 5/81) by 10 wickets