Patna: The Maharashtra vs Bihar clash in the Cooch Behar Trophy Under-19 Men’s Multiday Cricket Tournament ended in a draw. However, Maharashtra secured three points thanks to their first-innings lead, while Bihar earned one point.
Points Table Update
Bihar, competing in Group E, remains in fourth position with 11 points. Maharashtra continues to dominate the group, leading with 24 points, followed by Rajasthan with 21 points and Jharkhand with 16 points.
Match Summary
Bihar scored 240 runs in their first innings and ended their second innings at 161 for 3 in 50 overs. Maharashtra, in reply, posted an impressive 355 runs in their first innings.
Resuming at 222 for 4 on the final day, Maharashtra completed their innings at 355 in 107.5 overs. Key contributions came from Neeraj Joshi (113), Nikhil Lunawat (63), Om Bhabad (54), and Vaibhav Agam (54). Bihar’s Suman Kumar was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 97 runs.
In Bihar’s second innings, Prithvi Raj impressed with 74 runs off 104 balls, including 12 fours and a six. Satyam Kumar remained unbeaten with a steady 51 runs off 134 balls, supported by 10 boundaries. The team ended at 161 for 3, with no further play possible.
Bowling Performances
For Maharashtra, Parth Devkar (1/25), Neeraj Joshi (1/40), and Yash Borkar (1/28) each claimed a wicket in Bihar’s second innings. Bihar’s bowlers earlier made notable efforts in Maharashtra’s innings, with Suman Kumar leading the attack alongside Ayush Kumar Singh, Mohammad Alam, Badal Kumar, and Aditya Raj.
The match showcased a balanced contest, with both sides displaying strong individual performances.
