Goa and Bihar seek first win in Ranji Trophy Elite Group A
Both teams aim to open their accounts after losing their first three matches in the tournament.
Goa will face Bihar at the Panjim Gymkhana on Monday in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match, according to The Times of India. Both sides are looking for their first victory after suffering three consecutive losses.
Goa has lost its opening matches against Baroda, Uttar Pradesh, and Vidarbha. Goa Cricket Association secretary Tulsidas Shetye said the batting has not clicked, though the bowlers have performed well.
Shetye noted that facing Baroda and Vidarbha was challenging and that Goa had the Uttar Pradesh match in their hands before losing. The team has also been without all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar due to injury, though he may return following a fitness test.
Goa's batters have not crossed 250 in their last six innings, with a high of 220 against Vidarbha. Off-spinner Yash Kasvankar recorded a 10-wicket haul against Uttar Pradesh during the campaign.
Bihar has lost to Madhya Pradesh by an innings and 174 runs, to Baroda by 10 wickets, and to Uttar Pradesh by an innings and 267 runs. Mangal Mahrour scored 138 against Baroda for Bihar this season.
The Bihar bowling attack includes Yash Dayal and Karan Sharma.