NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav roared back to form with a fluent 70, forging a match-defining 129-run partnership with Ajinkya Rahane (88*), as defending champions Mumbai tightened their grip over Haryana on day three of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in Kolkata on Monday.
Their commanding batting display, following Shardul Thakur’s sensational six-wicket haul in the morning, propelled Mumbai to 278/4 in 67 overs at stumps, extending their lead to a formidable 292 runs.
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Rahane, composed and steady, remained unbeaten on 88 off 142 balls, striking 10 boundaries, while Suryakumar lit up the innings with his trademark aggressive strokeplay. The Indian T20I skipper’s 86-ball knock featured eight fours and two sixes, including audacious reverse hits and elegant drives that put Mumbai firmly in control.
Earlier in the day, Mumbai’s pace spearhead Shardul Thakur (18.5-3-58-6) dismantled Haryana’s lower order, wrapping up their innings for 301 within the first hour of play. Despite a slender 14-run first-innings lead, Mumbai’s bowlers had ensured a psychological edge.
Spin duo Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian chipped in with two wickets each, complementing Shardul’s fiery spell.
However, Mumbai’s second innings began on a shaky note. Openers Akash Anand (10) and Ayush Mhatre (31) fell cheaply, while Siddhesh Lad (43) failed to convert his start, falling to Jayant Yadav’s off-spin. At 116/3, Mumbai needed stability—enter Rahane and Suryakumar.
Desperate for runs after a string of low scores, Suryakumar started aggressively, racing to 28 off 23 balls. He tore apart Sumit Kumar with three boundaries in quick succession—one lofted straight down the ground, another sliced past the cordon, and the third cut crisply through point.
His half-century, his first 50-plus score in 14 innings across formats, was a much-needed confidence boost. Coming off a dismal T20I series against England (where he managed just 28 runs in five innings), Suryakumar was determined to turn things around. His recent struggles included a highest score of 20 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and a mere 7 in his only Ranji Trophy appearance this season.
However, just as he looked set for a big score, Suryakumar perished in the final hour, mistiming a hook off rookie pacer Anuj Thakral. The ball ballooned to mid-on, cutting short his promising innings.
While Suryakumar entertained, Rahane remained the anchor. The veteran reached his third fifty of the season, his second consecutive, with a pull shot over mid-wicket off Nishant Sindhu. He followed it up with a well-timed cut behind point, further solidifying Mumbai’s dominance.
As stumps were drawn, Rahane stood tall at 88*, ensuring Mumbai remained in complete control and setting up a daunting fourth-innings chase for Haryana.
Mumbai had set the tone early in the morning, with Shardul striking in the very first over. Haryana’s overnight batter Rohit Sharma (22) top-edged a pull shot, sending a simple catch to Mohit Avasthi at deep fine leg.
Jayant Yadav survived momentarily after successfully reviewing an LBW decision, but Shardul soon had his man. With the lower order exposed, he tightened the screws further.
Anshul Kamboj misjudged an incoming delivery and was trapped LBW after a successful DRS appeal overturned the on-field decision. Shardul fittingly completed his six-wicket haul by dismissing Ajit Chahal for a golden duck, ending Haryana’s resistance.
With a commanding lead and Rahane well-set, Mumbai now holds the upper hand, eyeing a strong finish to secure a semifinal berth.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai: 315 and 278/4 in 67 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 88 batting, Suryakumar Yadav 70, Siddhesh Lad 43, Shivam Dube 30 batting) vs Haryana 301 in 84.5 overs (Ankit Kumar 136, Yashvardhan Dalal 36; Shardul Thakur 6/58). Mumbai lead by 292 runs.
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