Mumbai made a strong comeback on day two of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Karnataka, thanks to an impressive bowling effort from experienced pacers Mohit Avasthi and Tushar Deshpande.
Mumbai bounced back in Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Karnataka
After being bowled out for a disappointing 120 on the first day, Mumbai bounced back with the ball. Karnataka, who resumed at 110 for 2, looked set for a big first-innings lead, with Mayank Agarwal batting confidently. He top-scored with a well-made 92 off 134 balls.
But once Deshpande and Avasthi found their rhythm, the game turned quickly. The duo used the conditions smartly and triggered a collapse, as Karnataka lost their last eight wickets for just 63 runs. Eight batters failed to reach double figures, and the team was eventually bowled out for 173, giving them a narrow first-innings lead of 53 runs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akhil Herwadkar stitched a 77-run stand
Mumbai’s reply got off to a fast start. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akhil Herwadkar played positively and added 77 runs in just over 12 overs to wipe out the deficit. However, both fell in quick time, Herwadkar was run out after a mix-up, and Jaiswal was stumped in the very next over.
Akash Anand and Musheer Khan added 112 runs
Akash Anand and Musheer Khan then took control, putting together a crucial partnership of 112 runs. Anand remained unbeaten on 53, while Musheer missed his half-century narrowly with 49. Their steady stand helped Mumbai finish the day strongly at 189 for 2, giving them a solid 136-run lead going into day three.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai 120 & 189 for 2 in 52 overs (Akash Ananad 53 batting, Musheer Khan 49 batting; Shreyas Gopal 1/35.
Karnataka 173 all out in 47.1 overs (Mayank Agarwal 92; KL Rahul 28; Mohit Avasthi 4/27, Tushar Deshpande 4/33).