Zeeshan Ansari takes 5-45 as Uttar Pradesh gain first innings lead over Goa

Zeeshan Ansari took 5-45 as Uttar Pradesh bowled Goa out for 164 to claim a 38-run first innings lead in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match at Green Park. UP extended the advantage to 140 runs by stumps on day two.

Ansari struck at regular intervals after Goa had reached 61-0. He removed both openers and three more wickets to finish with figures of 5-45 from 15 overs. UP had earlier made 204 in their first innings with Rinku Singh unbeaten on 118.

UP reached 102-4 in their second innings despite early wickets from Yash Kasvankar. Aryan Juyal remained unbeaten on 60 at stumps alongside Karan Sharma.