\u201cBeen a long, long wait Mumbai (27 years), but we got our hands on the prize. The feeling is amazing within the group, we\u2019re proud beyond words! Congrats to everyone on winning the Irani Cup,\u201d read a post by Iyer on X (formerly known as Twitter).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This victory marks Mumbai's 15th Irani Cup title, ending a 27-year wait for the trophy, their last triumph coming in 1997.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai\u2019s triumph was sealed on the final day of the five-day clash with Rest of India (RoI), where Tanush Kotian\u2019s sensational maiden first-class century in the second innings proved crucial. Despite leading by 121 runs after posting a mammoth 537 in the first innings, Mumbai found themselves in a precarious position at 171 for 8 on Friday, with off-spinner Saransh Jain tearing through the lineup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Prithvi Shaw had offered early resistance with a solid 76, but Mumbai\u2019s star-studded batting order including Ajinkya Rahane (9), Shreyas Iyer (8), Sarfaraz Khan (17) and Hardik Tamore (7), failed to convert starts, putting Rest of India (RoI) back in contention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Kotian, coming in as a lower-order batsman, showcased his grit and composure, partnering with Mohit Avasthi for a remarkable 158-run ninth-wicket stand that steadied Mumbai\u2019s ship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Prithvi Shaw had offered early resistance with a solid 76, but Mumbai\u2019s star-studded batting order including Ajinkya Rahane (9), Shreyas Iyer (8), Sarfaraz Khan (17) and Hardik Tamore (7), failed to convert starts, putting Rest of India (RoI) back in contention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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