Vidarbha Gains Upper Hand Against Defending Champs Mumbai on First Day

Vidarbha reached 308 for 5 against Mumbai on day one of the Ranji Trophy semi-final. Danish Malewar and Dhruv Shorey excelled with the bat, while Shams Mulani was the standout bowler for Mumbai. Despite no major partnerships, consistent efforts helped Vidarbha cross the 300-mark.

Vidarbha established a strong foothold against defending champions Mumbai by reaching 308 for 5 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final.

Key performances emerged from Danish Malewar, who scored a gritty 79, and Dhruv Shorey, who contributed an attractive 74, compensating for a challenging batting display.

Shams Mulani shone for Mumbai with figures of 2/44 in 18 overs, while Vidarbha's batting lineup displayed resilience despite lacking significant partnerships, ultimately surpassing the 300-run benchmark.