In a match marked by an action-packed 18-wicket day in Porvorim, Gujarat emerged victorious with a seven-wicket win against Goa in the Group C fixture. Starting the day at 281/5 in their first innings, Gujarat posted a total of 346 before being bowled out. Subsequently, Goa faltered, managing only 143 all-out, setting Gujarat a target of 115 runs, which they chased down despite losing three wickets, securing victory in 29.3 overs.
Currently leading Group C with 25 points, Gujarat’s position may be subject to change depending on the outcomes of matches involving Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. On the other hand, with five defeats and only 4 points, Goa faces relegation from the group.
In another fixture, Karnataka displayed dominance against Chandigarh as Srinivas Sharath and Vijaykumar Vyshak’s centuries contributed to a colossal total of 563/5 declared. Chandigarh ended the day at 61/0, trailing by 235 runs.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu gained the upper hand against Punjab with Ajith Ram’s six-wicket haul restricting Punjab to 274 in their first innings, resulting in a 161-run lead for Tamil Nadu. Despite a recovery led by Nehal Wadhera’s unbeaten 103, Punjab ended the day at 180/4, leading by 19 runs.
Additionally, Railways remained in contention against Tripura, with centuries from Pratham Singh and Mohammad Saif anchoring their chase of 378. After a shaky start at 31/3, Railways staged a strong recovery, finishing the day at 270/4, requiring 108 more runs for victory.