Ranji Trophy 2015-16: Amogh Desai hits ton as Goa reach 263 for one against J&K

Jammu: Riding on a ton by Amogh Desai and unbeaten half-centuries by Swapnil Asnodkar and Sagun Kamat, Goa reached 263 for one against Jammu & Kashmir on the first day of their Group C Ranji Trophy cricket match here today.

Put in to bat, Goa openers Desai and Asnodkar built a solid platform. Their first wicket partnership yielded crucial 225 runs.

While Desai scored a 228-ball 106, studded with 13 boundaries, Asnodkar hit an unbeaten 74 off 151 deliveries that included seven fours and a six.

Even after Desai departed, Asnodkar and Kamat continued the good work and put the visitors in command.

At the close of play, Kamat had also completed his fifty and was unbeaten on 57.

The lone wicket of the day was taken by Parvez Rasool (1/85).

Brief scores:

Goa: 263 for one in 90 overs (Amogh Desai 106, Swapnil Asnodkar not out 74, Sagun Kamat not out 57).