Mumbai has been on a roll in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season so far. They progressed into the semi-finals with the first innings lead against Baroda helping them to qualify for the next round.
The match was historic as number 10 Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande scored centuries putting on a record 232 runs partnership for final wicket. Mumbai performed brilliantly, finishing top of Group B with 5 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw.
They will face Tamil Nadu in the semi-finals which would be a great encounter. The way Mumbai is playing now, they will look to play with attacking cricket.
Here are the 3 reasons why Mumbai Looks Favorite to Win the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy title:
- The return of Shreyas Iyer
Mumbai will be bolstered by the return of Shreyas Iyer for the semi-finals against Tamil Nadu. He struggled in 2 test matches he featured against England at Hyderabad and Vizag. His ability to spin well would come in handy for the Mumbai squad.
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai promises to be a batting paradise. His experience would come in handy for them and look to showcase his prowess with his batting skills helping Mumbai to qualify for the finals.
- Various Experienced Players In The Squad
Mumbai lot of various experienced players in the squad. Ajinkya Rahane would look to lead from the front with the bat and captaincy. Prithvi Shaw played a key role in the second innings coming lower down the order looked fluent.
Shardul Thakur will also play a key role for Mumbai with both and bat. He would be looking to provide the balance helping them to win the Ranji Trophy title for the 42nd time.
- Musheer Khan making a mark.
The Under 19 player Musheer Khan played a key role in the quarterfinals against Baroda. Mumbai looked in some trouble before Musheer showed his class with an unbeaten 203 in the first innings that helped them to post 384. During his innings of 203, Musheer Khan hit 18 boundaries.
His defensive technique looked impressive and helped Mumbai recover from a tough situation. He would be eager to perform well in the semi-finals against strong Tamil Nadu bowling line-up.
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