“Mumbai Storms into Ranji Trophy Final with Convincing Victory over Tamil Nadu; Shardul Thakur Shines”
In a thrilling semi-final clash, Mumbai secured a spot in the Ranji Trophy final after a dominant performance against Tamil Nadu. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai showcased their prowess, clinching victory by an innings and 70 runs at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground in BKC, Mumbai.
Tamil Nadu’s First Innings:
Opting to bat first, Tamil Nadu faced a formidable Mumbai bowling attack and succumbed to pressure, managing only 146 runs in 64.1 overs. Despite efforts from Vijay Shankar (44) and Washington Sundar (43), the rest of the lineup faltered against Mumbai’s bowlers. Tushar Deshpande led the attack with 3 crucial wickets, supported by Mushir Khan, Shardul Thakur, and Tanush Kotian, who each claimed 2 wickets, while Mohit Awasthi chipped in with 1 wicket.
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“Mumbai’s Bowling Mastery: Restricting Tamil Nadu to 146 in the First Innings”
In a stellar display of bowling prowess, Mumbai dominated the first innings against Tamil Nadu, limiting them to a mere 146 runs. Tushar Deshpande led the charge with three crucial wickets, while a collective effort from Mushir Khan, Shardul Thakur, and Tanush Kotian contributed to the successful containment of Tamil Nadu’s batting lineup in the Ranji Trophy semi-final clash.
Mumbai Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Bhupen Lalwani, Musheer Khan, Shams Mulani, Hardik Tamore (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian, Mohit Awasthi, and Tushar Deshpande.
Tamil Nadu Playing XI:
Ravishrinivasan Sai Kishore (captain), N Jagadeesan (wicketkeeper), Sai Sudarshan, Baba Indrajith, Pradosh Paul, Vijay Shankar, Washington Sundar, M Mohammed, S Ajit Ram, Sandeep Warrier, and Kuldeep Sen.
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