Rain stops play as match ends in a draw

Goa gained three points by virtue of their first-innings lead as the Ranji Trophy cricket match against Hyderabad ended in a draw after the umpires called off play due to rain here today.

The field umpires called off play after tea on the final day of the Group C match, at GCA ground.

Resuming at overnight 349/5, Goa made 425/7 when the heavens opened up.

Rahul Keni(17) and Shadab Jakati (0) were the batsman at the crease.

Goa had taken a 100-run first innings lead. Hyderabad earned a point from the drawn match.

The highlight was a fine century by Sagun Kamat who scored 109. Kamat struck fours and a six while facing 286 balls.