Shreyas Iyer and Dube Guide Mumbai to Narrow Victory

Mumbai emerged victorious by a narrow seven-run margin against Himachal Pradesh in a rain-affected Vijay Hazare Trophy match at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur. Stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer and all-rounder Shivam Dube played pivotal roles in securing the win.

Leading the side in the absence of the injured Shardul Thakur, Iyer delivered a commanding 82 off 53 balls, rescuing Mumbai from a precarious position. Early setbacks, including the dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan for just 55 runs, put Mumbai under pressure. Iyer then steadied the innings with Musheer Khan, forging an 82-run partnership off 54 balls, crucial in the shortened 33-over match delayed by dense fog.

Strong Partnerships Fuel Mumbai’s Total

Musheer contributed a fluent 73 off 51 balls, laying the foundation for a competitive total. He was followed by a brisk 65-run stand with Suryakumar Yadav off 39 balls, keeping Mumbai in control. Iyer eventually fell in the 26th over, missing a century by 18 runs, having hit 10 fours and 3 sixes. Mumbai posted a formidable 299 for 9, setting a challenging target for Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal’s Chase Stifled Early

Himachal Pradesh started aggressively but suffered early blows as both openers fell for ducks, putting the middle order under pressure. Pukhraj Mann fought back with 64 off 41 balls, while wicketkeeper Ankush Bains added 53 off 39. Contributions from Mayank Dagar (64) and Amanpreet Singh (42 off 21 balls) kept the chase alive, aided by Amit Kumar’s late innings.

In a tense finish, Shivam Dube held his nerve, picking up the final two wickets in the last over to bowl Himachal out for 292 in 32.4 overs, sealing Mumbai’s narrow win.

Other Notable Results

• Hyderabad claimed their first victory of the season, defeating Bengal by 107 runs thanks to Aman Rao’s double century and Mohammed Siraj’s four-wicket haul, despite a fighting century from Shahbaz Ahmed.
• Punjab comfortably chased 212 against Goa, powered by Harnoor Singh’s unbeaten 94 and Naman Dhir’s 68, forming a decisive 131-run partnership.
• Karnataka dominated Rajasthan, with centuries from Mayank Agarwal and Devdutt Padikkal steering the team to victory.
• Gujarat dismantled Odisha by 233 runs, showcasing their batting depth.
• Kerala impressed with a successful chase led by Vishnu Vinod’s 162, while Delhi secured a comfortable win over Railways, driven by Priyansh Arya’s rapid 80.

Mumbai’s win highlighted the importance of leadership and composure under pressure, with Iyer and Dube proving to be match-winners in a high-stakes, rain-affected clash.

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