PANJIM, Jan. 2 -- Team Herald [emailprotected]

Goa suffered an 87-run defeat against the formidable Mumbai side in the Vijay Hazare Elite Cricket Tournament on Wednesday, but not before putting up a determined and spirited fight. Chasing Mumbai's massive total of 444 for 8 in 50 overs, Goa responded creditably with 357 for 9, showing resilience and intent throughout the contest played at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground, in Jaipur. Goa won the toss and elected to field first, with their bowlers rarely allowing Mumbai's top order to settle in the early stages. However, Sarfaraz Khan, batting at number four, launched a fierce assault on the Goa bowling. In a spectacular innings of 157 runs off just 75 balls, Sarfaraz struck nine fours and an ...