Saurashtra take first innings lead against Goa

Kamlesh Makvana and Jaydev Unadkat put on 65 runs for the ninth wicket as Saurashtra took a first-innings lead against Goa on the third and penultimate day of their Ranji Trophy cricket match here today.
Overnight batsmen Makvana (39) and Unadkat (31 not out) frustrated Goa bowlers as Saurashtra were all out for 258 to take a 19-run first innings lead.
Left with no choice but to go for a result, Goa batsmen did well in their second innings as they ended the day at 242 for 4 for an overall lead of 223.
Goa's batting effort in the second innings was led by Swapnil Asnodkar, who hit 11 fours in his 104. He briefly found support from Sagun Kamat, who made 37.

Kamlesh Makvana picked up three wickets to briefly cause a flutter before Dheeraj Jadhav (30 batting) and Snehal Kauthankar (24 batting) -- who was briefly off the field after being hit on the forehead while fielding -- closed the day without too much hassle.
Brief Scores:
Goa: 239 and 242 for 4 (Swapnil Asnodkar 104, Kamlesh Makvana 3/58) lead Saurashtra 258 (Avi Barot 58, Kamleash Makvana 39) by 223 runs.