PANJIM, Dec. 25 -- Team Herald

An unbeaten century by opener Snehal Kauthankar and four-wicket hauls by captain Deepraj Gaonkar and V Koushik powered Goa to a commanding six-wicket victory over Chhattisgarh as they opened their Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite campaign in style. Goa chased down the target with 35 balls to spare, restricting Chhattisgarh to 233 in 48.5 overs before reaching 234 for 4 in 44.1 overs in a one-sided contest played on Wednesday, at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground, Jaipur. Snehal Kauthankar was adjudged player of the match. Chasing 234, Goa made a solid start with a century opening stand. Kashyap Bakhle continued his fine form, adding 101 runs for the first wicket with Snehal Kauthankar in 20.5 overs. Bakhle scored 48 o...