Mumbai’s Musheer, Iyer Guide Team to Massive Lead in Ranji Final
Mumbai’s dominance continued in the Ranji Trophy final as they piled up a mammoth 537-run lead over Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. U19 star Musheer Khan’s century and Shreyas Iyer’s half-century were the cornerstones of Mumbai’s imposing total of 418.
Resuming on 141/2, Mumbai lost skipper Ajinkya Rahane early for 73, but Musheer and Iyer steadied the innings. Iyer, in particular, played aggressively, reaching his half-century in just 62 balls. The duo put on a 168-run partnership before Iyer fell for 95.
Musheer continued to anchor the innings, reaching his second first-class century in 255 balls. He was eventually dismissed for 136, but Shams Mulani’s unbeaten 50 ensured Mumbai reached a formidable total.
Harsh Dubey was the pick of the bowlers for Vidarbha, taking 5/144, while Yash Thakur claimed 3/79.
Chasing a daunting target of 538, Vidarbha openers Atharva Taide and Dhruv Shorey negotiated the remaining overs without losing a wicket, leaving them with a mountain to climb on the final day.
