It may be perceived as a dull day of a high-intensity game with only 215 runs scored in 75.3 overs for the loss of nine wickets. But, the manner in which only one side dominated throughout the day meant Mumbai had laid one hand on its 42nd Ranji Trophy title.
Riding on an all-round performance — dominated by the spin twins Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian along with swansong man Dhawal Kulkarni — Mumbai bundled Vidarbha out for a paltry 105 in its first essay.
Captain Ajinkya Rahane then combined with promising batter Musheer Khan in an unbroken partnership of 107 runs for the third wicket to help Mumbai take a firm grip on the match.
