Ranji Trophy: Mumbai qualify for knockouts with bonus-point win over Hyderabad

Mumbai complete dominant win to move into knockouts

Mumbai booked their place in the Ranji Trophy knockout stage with a bonus-point victory over Hyderabad on Sunday, January 25, 2026, winning by nine wickets in their Group D match in Hyderabad. The result not only confirmed qualification but also improved Mumbai’s points tally and standing in the group table.

Hyderabad began the fourth day at 166/7 and were dismissed for 302 in 69.5 overs in their second innings. For Mumbai, Musheer Khan led the bowling effort with a five-wicket haul, taking key wickets late in the innings to shut the door on any chance of Hyderabad setting a challenging target.

Chase wrapped up quickly; group lead strengthened

Mumbai were left with only 10 runs to win and reached the target in 3.2 overs, losing a wicket along the way. With one league match remaining, the outright win reinforced Mumbai’s position at the top of the Group D standings, underlining their ability to push for results rather than settle for draws.

The match also reflected Mumbai’s control across innings: after posting a huge first-innings total and enforcing the follow-on, they maintained pressure through sustained wicket-taking. For Hyderabad, the defeat means the margin of error in the remaining fixtures has narrowed sharply, especially in a group where points and bonus points can decide knockout spots.

Match highlights

• Mumbai won by 9 wickets and earned a bonus point
• Hyderabad second innings: 302 all out
• Musheer Khan took 5 wickets to lead Mumbai’s bowling
• Mumbai chased 10 in 3.2 overs

In a format where draws are common, Mumbai’s ability to force a result—and collect a bonus point—could be decisive later in the season.