In a stunning upset, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) defeated the star-studded Mumbai team by four wickets in a memorable Ranji Trophy match at Wankhede Stadium.
Match Breakdown:
- Mumbai’s First Innings: Mumbai batted first and managed a total of 236 runs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav top-scored with 57 runs, while J&K’s Waseem Raza impressed with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 29 runs.
- J&K’s Reply: J&K responded strongly with 254 runs, taking a lead of 18 runs. Shubham Khajuria’s brilliant knock of 107 runs from 219 balls was key to their performance.
- Mumbai’s Second Innings: Mumbai fought back with a total of 254 runs in their second innings, thanks to a stellar 115-run performance by Suryakumar Yadav. J&K’s Ram Dayal was exceptional with the ball, claiming 5 wickets for 76 runs.
- J&K’s Chase: Set a target of 237 runs, J&K successfully chased it down, finishing at 237/6. Khajuria continued his great form with 78 runs, while Hardeep Singh remained not out on 41, leading the team to a historic win.
This victory was a milestone for J&K, marking their first-ever win over Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. J&K’s captain Parvez Rasool expressed immense pride, calling the achievement “a great accomplishment to beat Mumbai in Mumbai.” This remarkable triumph solidified J&K’s rise in Indian domestic cricket.
