Meghalaya has asserted a commanding position in their U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy plate group encounter, concluding the second day with an emphatic score of 298/5 in their second innings, building a daunting 367-run lead over Arunachal Pradesh at the MCA Ground. The day began with Arunachal Pradesh, resuming at 94/6 in reply to Meghalaya’s first-innings total of 205, being quickly dismissed for 136 during the morning session. A disciplined bowling performance ensured the hosts claimed a significant 69-run first-innings advantage by dismantling the visitors’ lower order with limited further resistance.
Facing early trouble in their second outing, including a lost wicket and a player retiring hurt, Meghalaya swiftly regained momentum through a dynamic 83-run partnership that emphatically swung the match in their favour. This recovery was underpinned by a fluent knock of 94 runs, well-supported by a solid contribution of 32 from the other end. The innings was further solidified by a substantial 131-run stand for the subsequent wicket, granting the hosts a decisive and ever-growing advantage as the day progressed.
The only setback before the close of play was a late run-out, but the overall performance leaves Meghalaya in an exceptionally strong position. With a substantial lead already secured, they are poised to push their target beyond 400 on the final day, ready to set Arunachal Pradesh a seemingly insurmountable task in the remaining sessions of the match.
