Siddhesh Lad, Akash Anand, and Shams Mulani shone for Mumbai with centuries in their Ranji Trophy clash against Meghalaya, steering the team to a massive 671/7 declaration. Mumbai’s lead stands at 585 runs,

Mumbai batters had a field day at the MCA-BKC ground on Friday as they secured a 585-run first-innings lead on the second day.

Meghalaya, who were shot out for 86 in the first innings, slipped to 27/2 at stumps on the second day with Thakur striking twice with the new ball, trailing by 558 runs as Mumbai took big strides towards a massive win to ensure qualification for the quarterfinals.

In a shocking collapse in the Ranji Trophy, Meghalaya were reduced to 2/6 against Mumbai, with Shardul Thakur and Mohit Avasthi taking six wickets in

Be it national duty or playing for Mumbai, pace bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur’s approach remains the same. Just a week ago, Thakur shouldered responsibility in tough conditions to score 51 and 119 against Jammu & Kashmir.