Rani Trophy 2015-16, Group C: Paras Dogra scores another ton, Himachal Pradesh reach 352/4 on Day 1
Paras Dogra scored an unbeaten 174 to take Himachal Pradesh to 352 for four on day one of their Ranji Trophy match against Services in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Dogra forged a 203-run stand with Nikhil Gangta (93* off 146), leading a remarkable recovery for the hosts who were 90 for three at one stage.
Both Dogra and Gangta scored at a brisk pace, something that was evident with a strike rate of 84.05 and 63.69 respectively.
Dogra especially took the opposition to the cleaners, smashing 14 fours and seven sixes in his blistering innings.
Gangta was not far behind with nine fours and a three sixes.
Brief scores: 352/4 in 90 overs (Paras Dogra 174 batting, Nikhil Gangta 93 batting; Diwesh Pathani 3/66)
Maiden tons for Kishan, Anand in Jharkhand’s super start
Left-handed opener Ishan Kishan and Anand Singh scored their maiden first class centuries as Jharkhand ended the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Jammu and Kashmir at a commanding 304 for three, in Jamshedpur on Saturday.
J&K Paceman Ram Dyal dismissed home opener Shiv Gautam in the very first over but it was long toil for the visitors after that as Kishan (109) and Anand (124) raised a 189-run stand for the second wicket.
Brief Scores: Jharkhand 1st innings: 304 for 3 in 90 overs. (I Kishan 109, A Singh 124; R Sharma 1/40)
Misal hits century, Goa all out for 239
Darshan Misal scored an unbeaten century to single-handedly take Goa past 200-run mark before they were bundled out for 239 in their first innings on day one of their Ranji Trophy Group C cricket match in Rajkot on Saturday.
At stumps, Saurashtra reached four for no loss with MA Dodia (4) and Avi Barot (0) at the crease.
Brief scores: Goa: 239 (Darshan Misal 106; D Jadeja 3/41, Saurya Sanandiya 3/51). Saurashtra: 4/0 in one over.
