Sarfaraz Khan's 157 Leads Mumbai to 87-Run Win Over Goa

In Jaipur on December 31, 2025, Sarfaraz Khan delivered a blistering 157 runs off 75 balls, including nine fours and 14 sixes, to propel Mumbai to an 87-run victory over Goa in a Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground.

Mumbai's innings set a formidable tone as they posted 444 for eight in 50 overs after Goa, opting to bowl, removed opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi early. Yashasvi Jaiswal, returning after missing the tournament's opening week due to gastritis, steadied the innings with 46 runs alongside Musheer Khan's 60 off 66 balls in a 70-run second-wicket partnership. Jaiswal fell short of a half-century, caught off left-arm spinner Darshan Misal, but Sarfaraz, batting at number four, took charge with his third List A century, reached in just 56 balls.

Sarfaraz dominated Goa's attack, particularly targeting Misal for six sixes in nine overs that cost 98 runs and offspinner Lalit Yadav for four maximums in a spell conceding 93 runs. He also punished Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, for 78 runs without a wicket in eight overs. Facing 46 deliveries from Misal and Yadav combined, Sarfaraz scored 104 runs, capitalizing on loose...