Arjun Tendulkar gave you a moment to remember in the Ranji Trophy match between Maharashtra and Goa. He dismissed Prithvi Shaw early on Day 2. Shaw looked fluent but fell for 31 which gave Goa a key breakthrough.
Tendulkar removes Shaw
Shaw had started well and looked set. Arjun Tendulkar changed the game by sending him back. You could feel the shift in momentum as Goa celebrated a big wicket at the right time.
Gaikwad holds Maharashtra together
Maharashtra lost wickets quickly and pressure built. Ruturaj Gaikwad stayed calm and batted with control. He scored 66 and kept your team steady when others struggled around him.
Nawale adds crucial support
Saurabh Nawale then stepped in with a composed innings. He rotated the strike and found boundaries when needed. You saw Maharashtra regain some control through his partnership with Gaikwad.
Goa bowled out for 209
Earlier Goa chose to bat and made 209. Captain Snehal Kauthankar top scored with 73 while Lalit Yadav added 33. Arjun Tendulkar made only four as Maharashtra bowlers kept things tight.
Jalaj Saxena reaches milestone
Jalaj Saxena stood out with six wickets. The effort took him past 500 first class wickets. You are watching one of domestic cricket’s most reliable red ball performers reach another landmark.
Maharashtra lose key wickets
In reply Maharashtra lost Arshin Kulkarni early. Shaw Neeraj Joshi and Ankit Bawne followed soon after. These dismissals kept Goa in the contest and stopped Maharashtra from pulling away.
Middle order builds lead
Gaikwad built useful stands before getting out. Then Nawale and Siddharth Mhatre added vital runs. You saw Maharashtra push ahead through disciplined batting in the lower middle order.
Maharashtra take narrow advantage
Maharashtra reached 267 for seven and held a 58 run lead. Saurabh Nawale stayed unbeaten on 74. You go into the next phase with Maharashtra holding a slight edge.
