In the fifth round of the Ranji Trophy Plate League 2024-25, Goa’s batters, Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakle, created history with an incredible unbeaten 606-run partnership against Arunachal Pradesh at the Goa Cricket Association Academy in Porvorim. This record-breaking stand now holds the title for the highest partnership for any wicket in Ranji Trophy history, surpassing the previous record of 594 runs set by Maharashtra’s SM Gugale and Ankeet Bawne against Delhi in 2016.
Both Kauthankar and Bakle reached remarkable triple centuries during their innings. Bakle scored an impressive 300* off 269 balls, hitting 39 boundaries and two sixes, while Kauthankar smashed 314* off just 215 balls, peppering the innings with 45 fours and four sixes.
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Their combined efforts propelled Goa to a staggering total, compiling 727 runs for just two wickets in only 92 overs, maintaining a formidable run rate of 7.90. Captain Darshan Misal eventually declared the innings, setting up a lead of 643 runs. The duo’s record-setting performance began after Bakle partnered with Suyash Prabhudessai, who contributed 73 off 64 balls, for an initial 109-run stand.
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Goa batters Kashyap Bakle (300*) & Snehal Kauthankar (314*) have registered the highest-ever partnership in #RanjiTrophy history!
An unbeaten 606 runs for the 3rd wicket in the Plate Group match against Arunachal Pradesh 👏
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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) November 14, 2024
After Prabhudessai’s dismissal, Kauthankar joined Bakle at the crease, and the two never looked back, etching their names in Ranji Trophy history with this exceptional feat. Adding to Goa’s dominance, all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, delivered a stellar bowling performance.
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The Mumbai-born bowler took a five-wicket haul in Arunachal Pradesh’s first innings, finishing with figures of 5/25 in just nine overs, including three maidens. This impressive spell bundled Arunachal Pradesh out for a mere 84 runs in 30.3 overs, leaving Goa in a commanding position. Mohit Redkar also contributed with three wickets, further consolidating Goa’s stronghold in the match. This historic partnership and Tendulkar’s bowling mastery have positioned Goa as firm favorites in this Plate League clash.
