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Ajinkya Rahane Century: Mumbai made a match against KSCA Secretary XI with Ajinkya Rahane’s century. Dhruv P scored 159 runs. Before Ranji, questions have been raised on Mumbai preparations. In Rahane’s captaincy, India defeated Australia in Australia and won Gaba after about 30 years.
Rahane hit a centuryRahane’s batting support Mumbai
Rahane was able to score only 26 runs in the first innings but in the second innings his bat went fiercely. During this innings, both his footwork and shot selection were capable. Apart from this innings of Rahane, Pranav Banana (46), Mushir Khan (43), Suved Parkar (36) and Hardik Tamore (34 not out) also contributed significantly, due to which Mumbai made a match drawing 270/5 in 66.5 overs.
Mumbai’s start was not good in this tournament. The team was reduced to 182 runs in the first innings against KSCA Secretary XI. Captain Shardul Thakur saved the honor by playing a militant innings of 77 runs. Apart from him, no batsman could stand. In bowling, 26 -year -old fast bowler Sylvester D’Souza (3/51 and 5/65) caught the attention of the selectors with eight wickets. At the same time, Tushar Deshpande performed 3/40 in the first innings.
Opposition team dominates
KSCA Secretary XI scored 280 runs in the first innings, including Abhishek Ahlawat (52), Lochan Gowda (48) and Dheeraj Gowda (45). He scored 429 runs in the second innings. Here Dhruv P played an unbeaten 159 in 352 balls, while Kritik Krishna (77), Rajveer Wadhwa (57) and Faizan Khan (53) also scored half -centuries.
Mumbai’s concern before Ranji
Although Mumbai and Thakur’s performance is relieved by the performance of Rahane and Thakur, the continuous defeat in the pre-season tournaments and being out of the knockout questions the team’s preparation. Earlier, the team could not reach the knockout even in the Buchi Babu Trophy. Now, playing the first match of Ranji Trophy against Jammu and Kashmir from October 15, Mumbai will have to learn from their mistakes.
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I am active in journalism for more than 14 years long. In 2010, after starting his career with Dainik Bhaskar newspaper, he worked as a reporter in New World, Dainik Jagran and Punjab Kesari. During this time crime and … Read more
