Zeeshan Ansari takes 5-45 as Uttar Pradesh gain first innings lead over Goa
Zeeshan Ansari's 5-45 helped Uttar Pradesh take a 38-run first innings lead over Goa in the Ranji Trophy at Green Park.
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.
CricHubb Take
Ansari's return to the UP side after four years shows how domestic performers can reclaim places when they maintain their skill level. His five-wicket haul on a wearing surface demonstrates why leg-spin remains a valuable asset in longer formats.