A colossal performance from Sarfaraz Khan lit up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as Mumbai amassed 560 runs in the first innings against Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy’s sixth round. The dynamic batsman, batting at five, carved out 227 runs from 219 balls, hammering 19 fours and 9 sixes in a display that blended aggression and control.
Sarfaraz, riding high from Vijay Hazare success, notched his fifth first-class double century and hit 5,000 career runs during this knock. His glue-like presence enabled massive partnerships: 249 runs with Siddhesh Lad (104 off 179 balls: 10 fours, 2 sixes) for the fourth wicket, and 114 with Suved Parkar (75 off 98: 11 fours, 1 six) for the sixth.
The innings kicked off with a 60-run opening stand between Akhil Herwadkar (27) and Akash Anand (35), boosted later by Atharva Ankolekar’s 35 off 22. Hyderabad fought back led by CTL Rakshan’s 4/107 (24 overs), Rohit Rayudu’s brace, and single strikes from Mohammed Siraj, Nitin Sai Yadav, and Kodimela Madhusudan Himateja.
This commanding total underscores Mumbai’s batting prowess and Sarfaraz’s leadership with the bat. Hyderabad faces a stern test ahead, with the match poised for high drama.