The Goa cricket team has competed in the Ranji Trophy since the 1985-86 season. They lost all five matches in their first season, and did not win until 1996-97, in their 56th match, when they defeated Karnataka by an innings. As of late January 2015, Goa had played 160 times in the Ranji Trophy for 17 wins, 67 drawn and 76 losses.The Goa cricket team is based in Goa, India. Its home grounds are the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium, Margao, and the Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground, Porvorim.