Ranji Trophy: Mumbai registers 232-run win against Kerala

Mumbai’s Shams Mulani

Spin duo of Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian exploited the conditions beautifully to trigger a stunning batting collapse as Mumbai registered a handsome 232-run win after skittling out Kerala for 94 in their Ranji Trophy Group ‘B' match here on Tuesday.

On a turning fourth day wicket, the home side crumbled under relentless pressure with left-arm spinner Mulani returning with 5-44 from his 16 overs. Off-spinner Kotian provided the perfect support, claiming 5-1-6-2.

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Mulani is now the leading wicket-taker for Mumbai with 17 to his name. Veteran seamer Dhawal Kulkarni (2-32) triggered the collapse in the first over of the day when he dismissed Jalaj Saxena (16). He followed it up with Krishna Prasad (4) in his third over before the spin duo took over.

Kerala, who were 24 for no loss overnight, chasing a stiff 327 lost all their wickets in 27 overs with the match getting over half-an-hour before lunch on the final day. This was Mumbai's third successive victory as they consolidated their position atop Group ‘B' standings with 20 points.

Captain Sanju Samson was Kerala's lone warrior, displaying resilience and determination on a challenging fourth-day pitch. With wickets tumbling around him, Samson stood firm in his unbeaten knock of 15 runs off 51 balls. Mohit Avasthi was adjudged player-of-the-match for his seven-wicket haul and valuable contributions with the bat (16 and 32).

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