Sarfaraz Ahmed Tons Drives Mumbai Into Strong Position Against Himachal Pradesh
· Sports · Rediff, Sportstar
Sarfaraz Ahmed scored an unbeaten 139 runs as Mumbai took a first-innings lead of 112 runs over Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy 2026/27 Group B match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Himachal Pradesh posted 319 in their first innings, with skipper Sidharth Kaul taking four wickets. Mumbai ended day one at 207 for five, with Tanush Kotian remaining on 43 not out. The result puts Mumbai in a commanding position heading into the second day.
Why it matters
Mumbai's strong first-innings position bolsters their playoff hopes in the Ranji Trophy 2026/27, while Himachal Pradesh will need a breakthrough performance to level the match.
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