PORVORIM, Oct. 18 -- Team Herald [emailprotected]

Chandigarh's batters faltered as Goa asserted firm control over their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B encounter at the Goa Cricket Association Academy ground, here, on Friday. After being dismissed for just 137 in their first innings, Chandigarh were struggling again at 159 for 3 in 40 overs at the close of play, still trailing Goa's imposing 566 all out. Chandigarh's first innings lasted a mere 53.3 overs as the side failed to withstand the precision of Goa's disciplined attack. Jagjit Singh Sandhu top-scored with 31, but the rest of the batting order crumbled under sustained pressure. Goa's bowlers were relentless - Darshan Mishal (3 for 31) and Lalit Yadav (3 for 17) led the demolition with...