Patna, May 23: The match between Kaimur and Gaya in the BCA Senior Men’s Cricket Tournament Super League, conducted under the auspices of the Bihar Cricket Association, concluded in a draw. However, Kaimur earned 3 points based on their lead in the first innings, while Gaya secured 1 point.

In the first innings of this three-day encounter at the Moinul Haque Stadium, Kaimur posted a total of 283 runs, losing all wickets. They then declared their second innings at 379 runs for 9 wickets. Notably, Gupil Rai played a remarkable innings of 191 runs in the second innings.

Gaya managed to score 278 runs in their first innings, losing all wickets, and posted 115 runs for 3 wickets in the second innings.

On the final day, Kaimur began their second innings at 35 runs for 2 wickets. Nishant Singh, who was yet to score, was dismissed after adding 2 runs to the board. Subsequently, Rahul Chaubey departed after scoring 10 runs. Gupil Rai found support from Satyam Singh Yadav, leading to a substantial partnership of 242 runs. Kaimur declared their second innings at 379 runs in 89.4 overs, with Gupil Rai’s impressive 191 runs, accompanied by Satyam Singh Yadav’s contribution of 73 runs. Anubhav Singh scored 15 runs, while Vikas Patel remained unbeaten with 38 runs.

For Gaya, Nikku Singh claimed 2 wickets, Praveen Prakash took 4 wickets, and Shivam Kishore secured 2 wickets.

Chasing a target of 385 runs, Gaya managed to score 115 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 19 overs. The match ultimately ended in a draw. In Gaya’s second innings, Mangal Maharour scored 47 runs, Gautam Kumar scored 34 runs, and Syed Mohammad Saifullah contributed 22 runs.

Vikas Patel took 2 wickets, while Dhanesh Chauhan claimed 1 wicket for Kaimur.

Brief Score:

• Kaimur first innings: All out for 283 runs in 90.1 overs
• Gaya first innings: All out for 278 runs in 66.4 overs
• Kaimur second innings: 379 runs for 9 wickets in 89.4 overs (Gupil Rai 191, Satyam Singh Yadav 73, Vikas Patel 38*)
• Gaya second innings: 115 runs for 3 wickets in 19 overs (Mangal Maharour 47, Gautam Kumar 34, Syed Mohammad Saifullah 22*)