India, Oct. 21 -- Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Kartik Yadav is just 19, yet he is building a reputation as one of domestic cricket's most dependable young bowlers with strong performances.

Kartik's 5/37 helped former champions Uttar Pradesh beat Goa by 68 runs on a spin-friendly Green Park Stadium pitch in Kanpur on Tuesday, his second five-for in Ranji Trophy after taking 5/103 on Ranji debut against Tamil Nadu last season.

With 13 wickets from the first two Ranji games, the youngster is the most successful UP bowler in the competition.

His development though has not been built on red-ball cricket alone. The UPT20 League too has played a role in shaping him into a composed bowler.

Representing Kashi Rudras, he has risen from being ...