Ranji Trophy: Mumbai seal knockout spot with nine-wicket win and bonus point vs Hyderabad
Mumbai booked a place in the Ranji Trophy knockouts after a dominant nine-wicket win over Hyderabad in a Group D match, also earning a bonus point. Musheer Khan led the bowling effort with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad were dismissed for 302 in their second innings before Mumbai completed a small chase.
A decisive win in Hyderabad
Mumbai moved into the Ranji Trophy knockout stage after beating Hyderabad by nine wickets in their Group D match, adding a bonus point that further strengthened their standing in the group table.
Hyderabad began the fourth day at 166 for seven but were bowled out for 302 in 69.5 overs in their second innings, setting Mumbai a target of 10 runs to win.
Musheer Khan’s five-for sets up the finish
Left-arm spinner Musheer Khan starred with the ball, returning figures of 5 for 49 and cleaning up the tail to complete his five-wicket haul. Mumbai then wrapped up the chase quickly, reaching the target in 3.2 overs with one wicket down.
Group picture and what it means for Mumbai
With one league match remaining, Mumbai were reported to be top of Group D with 30 points. The outright win not only confirmed qualification but also underlined their momentum heading into the knockouts.
The match narrative also reflected Mumbai’s control across innings: after posting 561 for six declared, they enforced the follow-on and kept Hyderabad under sustained pressure, turning a first-innings advantage into a comprehensive result.