In a thrilling Ranji Trophy encounter, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) triumphed over Mumbai with a five-wicket victory at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in BKC. This marked J&K’s second-ever win against the 41-time champions in Mumbai, echoing their remarkable 2014-15 victory at Wankhede Stadium.
Mumbai, starting their second innings with an 86-run deficit, faltered under pressure despite a valiant century from Shardul Thakur. Thakur scored a stunning 119 from 135 balls, featuring 18 fours, and formed a crucial partnership with Tanush Kotian, who contributed a gritty 62. Their efforts pushed Mumbai’s total to 290, setting J&K a target of 205 runs.
J&K’s chase was anchored by opener Shubham Khajuria’s stable 45-run knock, with solid support from Yawer Hassan (24) and Vivrant Sharma (34). Ultimately, it was Abid Mushtaq and Kanhaiya Wadhawan who sealed the victory with quick contributions, ensuring J&K achieved their target while losing only five wickets.
Earlier, Mumbai’s first innings struggled, collapsing to 120 runs. J&K pacers Umar Nazir and Yudhvir Singh were instrumental, taking four wickets each and setting the stage for J&K’s lead. Despite Rohit Sharma’s aggressive comeback and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s steadying 26-run contribution, the middle order stumbled, unable to recover from the pace duo’s onslaught.
This win propels J&K to the top of Elite Group A, underlining their tenacity and skill. The defeat leaves Mumbai reflecting on their batting challenges, despite exceptional efforts from Thakur. J&K’s victory is a testament to their growing prowess in domestic cricket, marking a historic achievement for the team.
Original Source: https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/ranji-trophy-jammu-and-kashmir-beat-mumbai-after-a-decade
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Publish Date: 2025-01-26 21:33:00
