Mumbai have achieved yet another golden milestone under Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership as they win the Irani Cup 2024 by a first innings lead of 121 runs. In the process, they ended a 27-year-old drought with Tanush Kotian’s ton landing the final nail in the coffin for the Rest of India.
Overnight batter and previous innings double centurion Sarfaraz Khan failed to extend his knock for long on the last day with Shardul Thakur following him back to the pavilion, courtesy of Saransh Jain’s fifer and Manav Suthar’s spin wizardry. With the Rest of India aiming to bundle them thick and fast, Tanush Kotian withstood like a wall with very good defense. Mohit Avasthi was stellar in assisting the all-rounder who brought up his fifty before Lunch with the score 260/8 in 65 overs.
The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led unit summoned part-timers in Ishan Kisha, B Sai Sudharsan, and Devdutt Padikkal to roll their partnership surpassing the 100-run mark and taking the game away from the Rest of India. With Avasthi reaching a fifty at the stroke of Tea, the game was called with Mumbai winning the Irani Trophy after 27 years. The lead touched 450 already, what seemed like a practically improbable mark to achieve in just a session against a quality bowling line-up. The two captains Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahane shook hands with the Mumbai dressing room going berserk, having achieved their 16th Irani Cup.
CLAPS FOR THE UMPIRE 👏
Congrats to Ajinkya Rahane and the Mumbai team on their 15th Irani Cup victory! Despite some time wasted, they showcased resilience and skill. #IraniCup #MumbaiCricket— Rutu’s CSK (@RutuCsk) October 5, 2024
RUTURAJ GAIKWAD AS CAPTAIN:
– Lost Irani Cup
– Lost 6/8 Matches in MPL – 2024
– Lost 7/14 Matches in IPL
– Lost DT
– Lost 2/4 Match in MPL – 2022
– Won Asian Game (NR Rain Interrupt)
– Lost VHT – 2021
– Lost SMAT – 2021
– Lost VHT – 2022
– Lost SMAT- 2022
is Rutu a Bad Captain? pic.twitter.com/xq18yf2iS9— Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) October 5, 2024
Cheating?
They won
Mumbai have won the #IraniCup for the 15th time#bcci
— पथिक (@upscpsir) October 5, 2024
Huge congratulations to Mumbai on winning the Irani Cup after 27 years!
— S.E.A (@se_aravindhan) October 5, 2024
Testament
The Irani Cup victory is a testament to your hard work and dedication. Mumbai continues to shine in the cricketing arena!”
— Zain Siddiqi (@zainsiddiqi7535) October 5, 2024
Goat
GOAT CAPTAIN @ajinkyarahane88 #IraniCup #AjinkyaRahane #Mumbai #BCCI #Rahane @BCCIdomestic pic.twitter.com/yvQW1CSZ0G
— SR (@SR_Thoughts_) October 5, 2024
Ajinkya Rahane as a Captain 🥶
Won BGT in Australia
Irani Cup for Mumbai after 27 years pic.twitter.com/WuBYzxOtet— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) October 5, 2024
Champions
For winning
Congratulations to Shreyas Iyer for winning the Irani Cup. 🏆pic.twitter.com/MnGA4t94Qo
— Pick-up Shot (@96ShreyasIyer) October 5, 2024
