Maharashtra and Mumbai entered the elite Group B final match in hopes of taking the lead in at least the first innings and advancing to the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.
However, it was ultimately heartbreaking for both sides as they ended the campaign with disappointing results, including sharing the winning points after tying the score at Brabourne Stadium and an innings score of 384.
With gloomy sentiment prevalent in both camps, Andorra advanced to the last eight with group Saurashtra for more bonus points.
On the final day, Mumbai needed 253 in his 28 overs to make his dream come true, but against a disciplined bowling attack from Maharashtra, home his side finished the day at 195-6. I’m done.
The game looked evenly matched until his second session when Mumbai restricted Maharashtra to his 252. However, the move yielded no results as Vicky Ostwal swept Jaiswal.
However, Rahane entered into her 52-year partnership with her Divyansh and by the time of delivery from Pradeep Dadhe seemed to have made up his mind before being caught by Satyajeet Bachhav.
Still, 174 runs were needed in about 18 overs. Mumbai looked to win, starting with a big six before Saxena hit many boundaries and Tanoush Kotian was bowled by Bachav.
However, Mumbai decided to play it safe and settle for one point after Saxena was previously pinched by Siddesh Bier and time ran out. Suved Parkar was undefeated with 38 and Shams Mulani had 11. It’s been seven years and six seasons since Mumbai won their last Runge Trophy title.
Maharashtra continued the game at 51-2 on the final day, with Azim Kazi (75, 120b, 3x4s) and Saurab Nawale (47, 125b, 4x4s) after dropping four early wickets in the first session of the final day. Won a partnership of 98 runs. It was tied at the 7th ticket gate.
Nawale was lowered into a ravine by his Yashasvi, leaving Avasthi’s cargo alone. Maharashtra managed to extend their lead and deny Mumbai a chance to advance to the last eight, despite Avasthi’s early pressing before the experienced Shams Mulani claimed another of his 4-somes. bottom.