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Shams Mulani's Maiden Five-For Powers Mumbai to Crushing Vijay Hazare Win

Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani claimed his maiden List A five-wicket haul, finishing with 5-31, to dismantle Chhattisgarh's batting lineup. Seamer Shardul Thakur set the tone with a devastating four-wicket burst that reduced Chhattisgarh to 9/3 early on. In reply, a concussed Angkrish Raghuvanshi showed remarkable resilience, scoring an unbeaten 68 to guide the chase. Mumbai cruised to the target of 144 in just 24 overs, securing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in their Elite Group C encounter.

Key Points: Mulani's 5-31 Leads Mumbai to 9-Wicket VHT Victory

  • Mulani's maiden 5-wicket haul
  • Thakur's destructive opening spell
  • Raghuvanshi's unbeaten 68 after concussion
  • Mumbai's 9-wicket win in 24 overs
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VHT: Mulani claims maiden five-for as Mumbai crush Chhattisgarh by 9 wickets

Shams Mulani's maiden List A five-wicket haul and Shardul Thakur's four-for dismantle Chhattisgarh for 143 before Mumbai chase it in 24 overs.

"Left-arm spinner Mulani tightened his grip on the innings as Chhattisgarh's lower order crumbled. - Match Report"

Jaipur, Dec 29

Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shams Mulani claimed his maiden List A five-wicket haul as Mumbai registered a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Chhattisgarh in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group C encounter at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground on Monday.

After electing to field first in helpful conditions, Mumbai skipper Shardul Thakur dismantled Chhattisgarh's top order by picking four wickets. The right-arm seamer struck twice in the opening over, leaving the opposition reeling at 9/3 inside five overs, before he added the scalps of Ashutosh Singh and Sanjeet Desai - both caught at slip by Sarfaraz Khan - to put Mumbai firmly in control.

Captain Amandeep Khare (50) and Ajay Mandal (46) staged a spirited fightback with a 105-run fifth-wicket stand to guide Chhattisgarh past the 100-run mark. Khare, who notched his third consecutive half-century of the tournament, played with composure before left-arm spinner Mulani broke the partnership by trapping Mandal lbw.

Once the partnership was severed, Mulani tightened his grip on the innings as Chhattisgarh's lower order crumbled. Musheer Khan claimed the prized wicket of Khare, and the tail folded meekly with the last five wickets tumbling for just 37 runs, as Chhattisgarh were eventually dismissed for 143.

Chasing a modest target, Mumbai made light work of it as Angkrish Raghuvanshi struck an unbeaten 68 off 66 balls, studded with six boundaries and two sixes. The youngster, who had been concussed while fielding two days earlier and needed medical clearance to play, anchored the chase with great maturity.

Veteran batter Siddhesh Lad provided able support with an unbeaten 48 off 42 deliveries as the pair added an unbroken 93-run stand for the second wicket. Despite losing debutant opener Ishan Mulchandani early to Harsh Yadav, Mumbai cruised home in just 24 overs.

Brief Scores: Chhattisgarh 142 all out in 38.1 overs (Amandeep Khare 63, Ajay Mandal 46; Shams Mulani 5-31, Shardul Thakur 4-31) lost to Mumbai 144/1 in 24 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 68 not out, Siddhesh Lad 48 not out; Harsh Yadav 1-44) by nine wickets

- IANS

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Priya S
Shams Mulani's maiden five-for! So happy for him. Left-arm spinners are such an asset in our conditions. Also, kudos to Amandeep Khare for fighting a lone battle for Chhattisgarh with his third consecutive fifty. But the gulf in class was just too big today.
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Rohit P
Mumbai's bowling attack is just too strong for most domestic sides. Thakur, Mulani, and even young Musheer Khan chipping in. Chasing 144 in 24 overs shows their batting depth too. They are clear favorites for the VHT this year.
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Sarah B
While the win is impressive, I do feel for teams like Chhattisgarh. The domestic structure needs to ensure more parity. A 9-wicket win with so many overs to spare highlights a mismatch. The BCCI must find ways to strengthen emerging teams.
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Vikram M
Angkrish Raghuvanshi's innings was the highlight for me. To come back from a concussion and play so freely – 68 off 66 balls! That's the kind of fearless cricket we want from our next generation. Lad's experience was perfect at the other end. Great team effort!
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Karthik V
The scorecard says it all. 143 is just not a competitive total. Chhattisgarh's batting collapsed after that one partnership. Mumbai's fielding was sharp too, with Sarfaraz taking those slips. A perfect day in the office for the 41-time champions!

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