Goa and Hyderabad share Day One honours

Honours were even on Day One of the Ranji Trophy match between Hyderabad and Goa at Panaji on Tuesday.

Hyderabad, winning the toss, put their opposition in to bat. A 37-run opening stand saw off the initial jitters, but it was really the 84- run partnership between Tanveer Jabbar and Amitabh Velaskar that saw Goa regain some momentum. After opener SV Kamat's 73, Jabbar's 60 was the next highest score.

Batting resolutely, Jabbar hit nine fours and a six in his 109-ball knock. He was supported amply by Velaskar, who made 37 off 104 balls. At the close of play, Goa were 237/5; for Hyderabad, Venkatapathy Raju was the most successful bowler, taking 2-33 off 23 overs.