Harsh Dubey claimed four wickets in Goa’s second innings as Vidarbha completed an innings-and-27-run victory in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur on Thursday, October 29. Goa were dismissed for 195 in 76 overs after being asked to follow on, giving Vidarbha their third win in as many matches and strengthening their position at the top of the group.
Dubey breaks Goa’s resistance
Goa resumed their second innings at 41 for one after falling 222 runs behind Vidarbha’s first-innings total. They needed a substantial recovery to make the hosts bat again, but Dubey’s left-arm spin helped ensure that the innings did not develop into a serious challenge.
Dubey finished with 4/38 from 19 overs. His key breakthrough was Manthan Khutkar, Goa’s second-innings top scorer, who made 70 from 160 deliveries. Dubey also dismissed Yash Kasvankar, Ruthvik Naik and Vasuki Koushik as Goa were bowled out for 195.
Khutkar’s innings included five sixes and four fours and provided the main resistance in Goa’s attempt to extend the match. Shivendra Bhujbal scored 45 from 79 balls, including eight fours and a six, but the rest of the batting order could not add enough runs to prevent an innings defeat.
Shorey’s 168 sets up the victory
Vidarbha’s dominant position was built on a first-innings total of 442/8 declared. Dhruv Shorey led the scoring with 168 from 291 balls, striking 13 fours and one six. His long innings gave Vidarbha control of the match and helped them establish a 222-run lead over Goa’s first-innings 220.
Akshay Wadkar made 63 from 129 balls, while Danish Malewar contributed 56. Ravikumar Samarth also scored 53, giving Vidarbha several substantial contributions rather than relying on one partnership alone. Vidarbha declared after 134.2 overs, leaving Goa with a large deficit to overcome.
Goa’s first innings had lasted 93.5 overs. Yash Kasvankar top-scored with an unbeaten 63 from 212 balls, while Darshan Misal made 51 and Abhinav Tejrana added 30. Nachiket Bhute took five wickets for Vidarbha in that innings, and Rajneesh Gurbani claimed three.
Goa unable to recover after the follow-on
The follow-on put Goa under pressure to score enough runs to erase the deficit and then make Vidarbha bat again. Although Khutkar and Bhujbal offered resistance, the innings ended at 195, leaving Goa 27 runs short of forcing Vidarbha to bat a second time.
The match scoreline was Goa 220 and 195, against Vidarbha’s 442/8 declared. That margin gave Vidarbha an innings victory rather than a win based on a fourth-innings chase, and it capped a performance built around a major first-innings total and effective bowling in both Goa innings.
By the numbers
- 4/38: Harsh Dubey’s figures in Goa’s second innings.
- 168: Dhruv Shorey’s first-innings score from 291 balls.
- 442/8 declared: Vidarbha’s first-innings total in 134.2 overs.
- 220 and 195: Goa’s totals across their two innings.
- 70: Manthan Khutkar’s second-innings score from 160 balls.
- 18 points: Vidarbha’s tally after their third win in three matches, according to PTI.
What the result means for Group A
The win gave Vidarbha three victories from three matches and consolidated their position at the top of Ranji Trophy Elite Group A with 18 points, as reported by PTI. The result also gave them a strong return from a match in which their batters created a sizeable lead and the bowling unit finished the job without requiring a second innings from the hosts.
For Goa, the match highlighted the challenge of responding after conceding a large first-innings deficit. Khutkar’s 70 and Bhujbal’s 45 helped extend the second innings, but Vidarbha’s bowling pressure meant the visitors could not turn those contributions into a recovery.
Vidarbha’s next listed Group A fixture is against Madhya Pradesh in the next round, scheduled for November 2–5. The team will look to carry its early-season momentum into that match, while Goa will aim to respond in their upcoming fixture. The official BCCI match centre remains the best reference for the confirmed result and schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What was the result of Vidarbha vs Goa in the Ranji Trophy?
Vidarbha beat Goa by an innings and 27 runs in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Goa scored 220 in their first innings and 195 in the second, while Vidarbha declared at 442/8. The match concluded on October 29, 2026.
How many wickets did Harsh Dubey take against Goa?
Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey took four wickets for 38 runs in 19 overs during Goa’s second innings. He dismissed Manthan Khutkar, who had made 70, and also removed Yash Kasvankar, Ruthvik Naik and Vasuki Koushik as Goa were bowled out for 195.
How many runs did Dhruv Shorey score for Vidarbha?
Dhruv Shorey scored 168 runs from 291 balls in Vidarbha’s first innings. His innings included 13 fours and one six and helped the hosts reach 442/8 declared. Akshay Wadkar contributed 63, while Danish Malewar made 56 as Vidarbha built a 222-run first-innings lead.
Who was Goa’s leading scorer in the second innings?
Manthan Khutkar was Goa’s leading scorer in the second innings with 70 runs from 160 balls. His innings included five sixes and four fours. Wicketkeeper Shivendra Bhujbal added 45 from 79 balls, but Goa were dismissed for 195 in 76 overs and lost by an innings and 27 runs.
How does the win affect Vidarbha in Group A?
The victory was Vidarbha’s third in as many matches and took them to 18 points at the top of Ranji Trophy Elite Group A, according to PTI reporting. The innings win came after Vidarbha posted 442/8 declared and then bowled Goa out for 220 and 195 across their two innings.