Mumbai secures Ranji semi-final spot with stellar performances from Dias, Rahane, and Shardul

Mumbai secured a dominant victory over Haryana in their recent match, thanks to strong performances from their players. Mumbai scored 315 in their first innings, with Kotian scoring 97 and Mulani contributing 91 runs. Haryana managed to score 301 in their first innings, with Ankit scoring 136 runs, but Shardul's impressive 6-58 bowling performance kept them in check. In their second innings, Mumbai posted a total of 339, with Rahane leading the way with a brilliant century (108) and Suryakumar adding 70 runs. Thakral picked up 4 wickets for Haryana but couldn't prevent Mumbai from extending their lead. Chasing a target of 354 runs, Haryana faltered and were bowled out for 201, despite battling efforts from Dalal (64) and Sumit (62). Dias was the star performer for Mumbai with his exceptional bowling figures of 5-39. With this performance, Mumbai sealed a convincing 153-run victory over Haryana, showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling departments.

A maiden five-wicket haul from left-arm seamer Royston Dias studded Mumbai's 153-run win over Haryana at Eden Gardens. Up next in the semi-final will most likely be Vidarbha, in what could be a repeat of last year's finale.

Dias fittingly picked up the final wicket when he had Jayant Yadav top-edge a pull to Suryakumar Yadav at mid-on to complete his five-wicket haul. Shardul Thakur, who picked up 6 for 58 in the first innings, was the other contributor. He ended with a match haul of nine wickets as Mumbai completed a sensational turnaround from 94 for 6 on the first morning.

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Mumbai's turnaround was orchestrated by Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani, who put together 165 for the eighth wicket as they posted 301 in the first innings. Haryana responded solidly with Ankit Kumar, the captain, hitting 136, but from 218 for 3, Haryana collapsed to be bowled out for 301, thereby conceding a 15-run lead.

Mumbai converted a slender lead into a match-winning one courtesy Ajinkya Rahane's 108. The Mumbai captain put together a 129-run stand with Suryakumar Yadav, who ended a lean run of form with a typically robust 70 to set up the innings. Shivam Dube then made 48 to swell the lead further. Haryana were a bowler short for the entire second innings with seamer Ajit Chahal injured.

Mumbai were poised for a lead of over 400, but collapsed on the fourth morning, losing 6 for 25 to set Haryana a 354-run target. They weren't in the chase at any stage, stumbling to 60 for 5 very quickly. Opener Lakshay Dalal top scored with 64 while Sumit Kumar hit 62 as there pair briefly frustrated Mumbai with a 90-run sixth wicket stand before the floodgates opened.