Ranji Trophy: HP respond strongly to Goa

Dharamsala: Paras Dogra struck an unbeaten hundred as Himachal Pradesh produced a steady batting performance to post 298/5 in reply to Goa's first innings total of 324 in their Ranji Trophy Group C cricket match here.

Resuming at 265/7, Goa folded for 324 with Sagun Kamat being the star performer with his patient knock of 163. Snehal Kauthankar was the other notable contributor with a 186-ball 74 on the second day today.

In response, Himachal produced a solid performance riding on Dogra's 139-run knock which came off 175 balls and included 18 fours and three sixes. N R Gangta also batted well for his 47 before becoming the last wicket to fall today.

Brief Scores:

Goa 1st Innings: 324

HP 1st Innings: 298/5 in 67.2 overs (Paras Dogra 139 batting, Prasanth Parmeswaran 3/49).