The Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Karnataka and Mumbai delivered edge-of-the-seat action at MCA ground, ending with Karnataka’s four-wicket conquest and semifinal berth. KL Rahul’s match-winning 130 stole the show.
Targeting 325 on a wearing pitch, Rahul’s 182-ball stay yielded 14 fours and a six, departing with the end in sight. Ravichandran’s gritty 83* (123 balls) and Patil’s 31* (30 balls) mopped up proceedings, backed by Padikkal’s 39.
Mumbai’s toss win and bat-first choice led to disaster. Herwadkar notched 60, but the innings folded at 120. Karnataka’s bowling was incisive: three-wicket hauls from Kaverappa, Krishna, Gopal; Patil chipped in.
Agarwal’s 92 lifted Karnataka to 173, securing a 53-run edge despite Awasthi and Deshpande’s four-fors and singles from Thakur, Shedge.
Mumbai’s robust 377 in the second innings demanded a chase of 325, which Karnataka nailed at 6/325.
Beyond the scorecard, this win showcases Karnataka’s depth and resilience, contrasting Mumbai’s inconsistencies. Rahul’s brilliance underscores his readiness for higher honors.