In a record-breaking Ranji Trophy quarter-final clash at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, the match between Mumbai and Baroda ended in a draw. Despite the draw, Mumbai advanced to the semi-finals due to their first-innings lead, joining Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha in the next stage.
The match witnessed outstanding performances, notably from young Musheer Khan, who earned the Player of the Match award. Musheer’s unbeaten 203 in the first innings set the stage for Mumbai’s dominance, complemented by his crucial wicket of Raj Limbani with the ball.
A new record was set in the Ranji Trophy as Mumbai’s last pair, Tanush Kotian, and Tushar Deshpande, both scored centuries in the same innings against Baroda.
Baroda showed glimpses of brilliance, especially with skipper Vishnu Solanki and Shashwat Rawat’s centuries in the first innings. However, Mumbai’s overall performance proved too strong. Bhargav Bhatt’s seven-wicket haul in the second innings posed significant challenges for Mumbai’s batting line-up.
Mumbai’s victory by a first-innings lead of 36 runs secured their spot in the semi-finals, where they will face Tamil Nadu. Shreyas Iyer is set to return to the squad for the semi-final clash, adding depth to Mumbai’s middle-order.
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