Ranji Trophy: Mumbai enter knockouts after nine-wicket win over Hyderabad with bonus point

Mumbai qualified for the Ranji Trophy knockouts after registering a nine-wicket win over Hyderabad in their Group D match on Sunday, January 25, 2026, adding a valuable bonus point to their tally. The outright result further reinforced Mumbai’s standing as a strong contender in the domestic first-class season.

Hyderabad began the final day at 166/7 in their second innings but were bowled out for 302 in 69.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Musheer Khan anchored Mumbai’s bowling performance, finishing with 5/49 and cleaning up the tail to close out the innings.

Mumbai then chased down the modest target of 10 runs, reaching it in just 3.2 overs with the loss of one wicket. The quick finish underlined the control Mumbai had maintained through the match, combining a big first-innings total with consistent pressure in the field.

The match narrative was shaped earlier by Mumbai’s commanding first innings: they posted 561/6 declared and then dismissed Hyderabad for 282, enforcing the follow-on. That sequence allowed Mumbai to keep the game moving towards an outright result rather than settling for first-innings points.

For Hyderabad, Chama Milind top-scored in the second innings with 85 off 128 balls, building partnerships down the order, including a stand with captain Mohammed Siraj. But once Milind fell as Musheer’s fifth wicket, Hyderabad’s resistance ended.

With one league match remaining, Mumbai’s points position was boosted by the bonus-point win, which can prove decisive when teams are separated by narrow margins. In domestic formats like Ranji, the ability to convert dominance into outright wins often signals championship-level depth.

The focus for Mumbai now shifts to sustaining form and workload management as they enter the knockout phase, where match-ups tighten and margins shrink. For Hyderabad, the loss highlights the challenge of batting long enough to avoid outright defeats against top-quality attacks.