Shreyas Iyer Disappoints in Ranji Trophy Semifinal as Tamil Nadu Fights Back
Out-of-favor India batter Shreyas Iyer’s return to domestic cricket proved underwhelming as he failed to make an impact in the Ranji Trophy semifinal match between Mumbai and Tamil Nadu. Representing Mumbai, Iyer was dismissed for a mere 3 runs by Tamil Nadu pacer Sandeep Warrier in the first innings.
Mumbai, led by Ajinkya Rahane, had a promising start, with Rahane and Musheer Khan putting on a 43-run partnership. However, Iyer’s dismissal, followed by the fall of Rahane, left Mumbai reeling at 96/5.
Tamil Nadu skipper B Sai Kishore led the charge with the ball, claiming five wickets for 31 runs in 20 overs. Mumbai struggled at 125/7 at lunch on the second day, but managed to reduce the first-innings deficit to just 21 runs by the end of the first session.
Iyer’s poor performance was a disappointment, as he had hoped to impress on his return to domestic cricket after failing to secure a BCCI central contract. Unfortunately, he failed to deliver in the first innings.
Tamil Nadu’s remarkable comeback put Mumbai under pressure after a dismal opening day, where they were bowled out for just 146. The visitors’ resurgence was led by Sai Kishore’s five-wicket haul and a disciplined bowling performance.
