Mumbai played Ranji Trophy final at the Wankhede Stadium after ages. Mumbai will play in the Ranji Trophy 2024 final after defeating Tamil Nadu by an innings and 70 runs in the semifinals.
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai qualified for the Ranji Trophy 2024 final after defeating Tamil Nadu by an innings and 70 runs in the second semifinal at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC in Mumbai. This is Mumbai’s 48th qualification for the Ranji Trophy final, the most by any team in India’s premier domestic competition.
Mumbai is waiting to find out who will win the final match between Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. Which will take place on March 10 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The historic venue, which has previously hosted the Ranji Trophy final ten times. Saw Mumbai’s last final appearance against Saurashtra during the 2012-13 season.
Tamil Nadu batted first but scored only 146 runs, with Tushar Deshpande taking three wickets. Mumbai, in response, were struggling at 106/7; however, Shardul Thakur orchestrated a remarkable turnaround with a stunning 109-run knock off only 104 deliveries, helping his side score 378.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu’s captain, R Sai Kishore, delivered an impressive six-wicket haul. Mumbai’s bowlers then delivered another outstanding performance in the third innings, limiting Tamil Nadu to only 162 runs and securing a commanding victory by a large margin.
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Mumbai beat Saurashtra at Wankhede in the Ranji Trophy 2012-13 final
Mumbai demonstrated dominance at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai when they faced Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy 2012-13 final. Former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar led the Mumbai team, which included Sachin Tendulkar, Wasim Jaffer, Abhishek Nayar, and Dhawal Kulkarni.
Mumbai delivered an authoritative performance in the final, restricting Saurashtra to 148 and 82 in two innings. Despite Tendulkar’s dismissal for 22, Jaffer’s magnificent ton propelled Mumbai to 355, securing the victory by an innings and 125 runs. Kulkarni stood out as the match’s best bowler, taking nine wickets, including a fifer in the second innings. Skipper Agarkar contributed a five-wicket haul during the match.
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