Irfan Pathan congratulations to Jammu and Kashmir for beating the Mumbai team who defeated the stars in the Ranji Trophy match
In extraordinary agitation, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Won star Mumbai The five-hicket team in their Group A Ranji Trophy match on Saturday. Mumbai, the four-time champions and cricket legends, were left hanging as J&K side Paras Dogra showed grit and determination to secure their fourth win of the season.
The match, played at Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), saw J&K chase down a target of 205 to seal a historic victory. It marked J & Ka’s second win against Mumbai in the history of the tournament, their first triumph dating back to the 2014-15 season at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Coincidentally, both matches were low-scoring affairs, underscoring J&K’s ability to thrive under pressure.
Highlight matches
Mumbai struggled in their first innings, getting out for just 120 runs. J&K took advantage of the situation, posting 206 in reply to take a slim first innings lead. Mumbai fought back in their other innings, mostly thanks to Hero Shardul Thakur. Thakur scored a gutsy 50 in the first innings and followed it up with a sensational century in the second, guiding Mumbai to a total of 290.
Despite Thakur’s efforts, BATTUP J&K held their nerve. Contributions from Vivrant Sharma (38), Shubham Khajuria (45) and Abid Mushtaq (32) ensured the visitors chased down the target with five hickets in hand. This win not only cemented J&K’s position at the top of Group A with 29 points but also showed their ability to compete with the most dominant Indian teams.
J&K Win! 👏👏
Abid Mushtaq finishes it off in style with 6⃣ 💥
J&K beat Mumbai by 5 wickets, chasing 205 👌
What a decisive and fantastic victory for them! 🔥#Rnija | @IdfcFirstBank
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– BCCI domestic (@bccidomestic) January 25, 2025
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Mumbai’s struggle
Mumbai, led by Ajinkya Rahane, as India’s Test skipper Rohit Sharmahe had a disappointing outing. Rohit, rarely featured in the Ranji Trophy, managed just 3 and 28 in two innings. The loss was particularly painful for Mumbai, given their illustrious history and strong line-up.
With this defeat, Mumbai remain third in the Group A standings with 22 points. They have won three matches, lost two and drawn one so far this season. The loss also highlights Mumbai’s inconsistency in the ongoing Ranji Trophy campaign.
Irfan Pathan praises for J&K
Former Indian cricketer and J&K mentor Irfan Pathan praised the team’s performance. Taking to Twitter, Pathan wrote, “What a great win by J&K cricket against champions Mumbai. It always makes me smile to see their growth on the cricket field. “
What a great win by J&K cricket against champions Mumbai. It always makes me smile to see their growth on the cricket field. @Abdulsamad ___ 1 #shubhamkhajuria #Rnija
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 25, 2025
Pathan’s words resonate with the cricketing fraternity, as J&K’s journey has been one of resilience and perseverance. Overcoming the odds to defeat a team decorated like Mumbai is a testament to their growing stature in domestic cricket.
For J&K, this win is a significant milestone, boosting their confidence as they aim for further success in the tournament. Meanwhile, Mumbai will have to regroup and address their shortcomings as the competition intensifies.
With three matches left in the league stage, both teams have everything to play for. J&K will be hoping to maintain their momentum while Mumbai need to bounce back to keep their campaign going.
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