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    Irani Cup: Mumbai end 27-year wait, bag 15th title with commanding win over RoI
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    Irani Cup: Mumbai End 27-year Wait, Bag 15th Title With Commanding Win Over RoI

    By IANS News October 05, 2024 • 15:18 PM View: 770
    Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Mumbai, added another chapter to its storied legacy by winning the Irani Cup for the 15th time against Rest of India (RoI) on Saturday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Ajinkya Rahane’s team secured the title by virtue of a first-innings lead over RoI, completing a rare Ranji Trophy-Irani Cup double in the same season.

    Mumbai’s triumph was sealed on the final day of the five-day clash, where Tanush Kotian’s sensational second 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.

    Prithvi Shaw had offered early resistance with a solid 76, but Mumbai’s 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 back in contention. 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’s ship.

    TAGS Irani Cup Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Ajinkya Rahane Ranji Trophy Tanush Kotian Saransh Jain Prithvi Shaw Shreyas Iyer Sarfaraz Khan Hardik Tamore Mohit Avasthi Abhimanyu Easwaran Dhruv Jurel
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