Mumbai’s star batsman, Rohit Sharma, continued to struggle in the 6th round of the Ranji Trophy. Despite high hopes for a revival in form, Sharma was dismissed early, playing a tentative pull shot in the 6th over. His fellow opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal, also faltered, compounding Mumbai’s batting woes.
Selfless Rohit Sharma getting out early to let youngsters spend time in the middle ❤️pic.twitter.com/o1CXQnqEiD
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Batting Collapse and Shardul Thakur’s Heroics
Mumbai’s formidable batting lineup, including the likes of Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, and Shreyas Iyer, faltered dramatically, collapsing for a mere 120 runs in their first innings. Shardul Thakur emerged as the lone warrior, crafting a crucial half-century that saved Mumbai from total disaster after they were reduced to 47/7.
Bowling Comeback
Mumbai’s bowlers then took center stage, with Shams Mulani and Mohit Avasthi leading a spirited fightback. They managed to keep Jammu and Kashmir in check, reducing them to 174/7 by the end of Day 1. Avasthi’s late strikes were particularly crucial in rattling the Jammu and Kashmir middle-order.
Day 1 Conclusion
As Day 1 concluded, Jammu and Kashmir’s captain Paras Dogra (19) and fast bowler Yudhvir Singh Charak (2) were at the crease, with their team holding a lead of 54 runs. Despite Mumbai’s batting collapse, the bowlers have kept the team in the contest, setting the stage for an intriguing Day 2.
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