Ranji Trophy: Swapnil Asnodkar slams double ton for Goa
Jammu: Swapnil Asnodkar hit a double century as Goa scored 552 for five declared in their first innings and then reduced Jammu & Kashmir to 43 for two on the second day of a Group C Ranji Trophy cricket match here on Tuesday.
Resuming on 263 for one, overnight batsmen — Asnodkar, who was on 74, and Sagun Kamat, on 57 — went on to put up a solid 213-run partnership for the second wicket to take the team past 400-run mark.
Asnodkar scored 232 off 360 deliveries and his knock was studded with 28 fours and three sixes, while Kamat hit a 292-ball 105 with the help of 11 hits to the fence and a six.
Darshan Misal (41) also chipped in with crucial runs.
For J&K, Parvez Rasool (4/169) was the pick of the wickets.
In reply to Goa's massive first innings total, J&K lost both their openers cheaply to be reeling at nine for two.
At stumps, Pranav Gupta was unbeaten on 25, while Ian Dev Singh was on 13.
Brief scores:
Goa: 552 for 5 decl (Swapnil Asnodkar 232, Sagun Kamat 105; Parvez Rasool 4/169).
J&K: 43 for two in 11 overs.
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