Put in to bat, Goa openers Desai and Asnodkar built a solid platform. Their first wicket partnership yielded crucial 225 runs.
While Desai scored a 228-ball 106, studded with 13 boundaries, Asnodkar hit an unbeaten 74 off 151 deliveries that included seven fours and a six.
Even after Desai departed, Asnodkar and Kamat continued the good work and put the visitors in command.
The lone wicket of the day was taken by Parvez Rasool (1/85).
Brief scores:
Goa: 263 for one in 90 overs (Amogh Desai 106, Swapnil Asnodkar not out 74, Sagun Kamat not out 57).