Ajinkya Rahane Leads Mumbai in Irani Cup

On Day 1 of the 2024 Irani Cup, Ajinkya Rahane played a pivotal role for Mumbai, scoring an unbeaten 86 off 197 balls, helping the team recover from a precarious position of 37 for 3 against Rest of India. His innings was complemented by Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan, who contributed 57 and 54 not out, respectively, as Mumbai finished the day at 237 for 4 after 68 overs due to bad light. Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler for Rest of India, taking three wickets and causing early damage to Mumbai's batting lineup. The match, held in Lucknow, began with a delayed start due to wet conditions, but the experienced trio of Rahane, Iyer, and Sarfaraz managed to stabilize the innings with crucial partnerships. Rahane's knock, marked by patience and strategy, was vital in setting a solid foundation for Mumbai as they await the next day's play. The match saw the defending Ranji Trophy champions demonstrating resilience despite early setbacks.