Ranji Trophy: Mumbai enter knockouts with bonus-point win over Hyderabad
Mumbai sealed a knockout berth in the Ranji Trophy by beating Hyderabad by nine wickets, adding a bonus point after a dominant all-round display. With one league match left, Mumbai sit atop their group, strengthening their bid for a deep run in India’s premier domestic red-ball tournament.
Mumbai’s statement win in Hyderabad
Mumbai confirmed their place in the knockout stage of the Ranji Trophy with a nine-wicket win over Hyderabad in a Group D match, picking up a bonus point that underlined their dominance across the four days.
Hyderabad began the final morning at 166/7 in their second innings but were bowled out for 302 in 69.5 overs. Mumbai’s Musheer Khan led the effort with a five-wicket haul, returning figures of 5/49 and closing out the innings by claiming two of the last three wickets.
Chase wrapped up quickly
Set a modest target of 10 runs, Mumbai finished the chase in 3.2 overs, losing one wicket. The outright win added weight to a qualification that had already been boosted by their first-innings advantage.
The report added that with one league match remaining, Mumbai are placed first in the Group D table with 30 points. Jammu and Kashmir are second with 21 points, while Chhattisgarh are on 17, keeping the group race focused on finishing positions and seeding ahead of the knockouts.
For Hyderabad, Chama Milind top-scored with 85 off 128 balls, and there were partnerships that briefly steadied the innings. However, Mumbai’s depth in bowling and their earlier mammoth first-innings total meant they remained firmly in command, enabling captain Siddhesh Lad’s side to push for the outright result.
- Result: Mumbai won by 9 wickets and earned a bonus point
- Bowling highlight: Musheer Khan 5/49 in Hyderabad’s second innings
- Group position: Mumbai top Group D with 30 points (as reported)