Mumbai have a clear upper hand over Baroda in this match.
Preview
Get ready for an intense showdown as Mumbai (MUM) takes on Baroda (BRD) in the 2nd Quarter Final of the Ranji Trophy 2024, set to unfold at the Bandra Kurla Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai. In terms of their head-to-head record, Mumbai holds a slight advantage with a 1-0 lead over Baroda in the last five matches, with the remaining encounters resulting in draws. With a spot in the semi-final at stake, both teams will be eager to bring their A-game and secure victory.
Mumbai enters this crucial encounter fresh off a commanding victory against Assam, where they clinched a win by an innings and 80 runs. In a dominant display, Assam was dismissed for a mere 84 runs in the 1st innings, followed by Mumbai posting a solid total of 272 runs. Assam’s batting woes continued in the 2nd innings as they were bundled out for 108 runs, paving the way for Mumbai’s comprehensive win. Shivam Dube was the standout performer with a brilliant knock of 121 runs, supported by Shams Mulani’s contribution of 31 runs and two crucial wickets, while Shardul Thakur wreaked havoc with a remarkable 10-wicket haul.
On the other hand, Baroda faced a stern challenge against Uttarakhand, resulting in a draw. Uttarakhand posted a formidable total of 382 runs in the 1st innings, followed by Baroda restricting them to 180 runs in the 2nd innings. In response, Uttarakhand declared their innings at 221 runs for the loss of six wickets, setting a target for Baroda. Despite a valiant effort, Baroda managed to reach 218 runs for the loss of four wickets by the end of day 5, ultimately leading to a draw. Shashwat Rawat’s impressive knock of 93 runs, along with Vishnu Solanki’s contribution of 51 runs, laid the foundation for Baroda’s resilience, while Lukman Meriwala starred with the ball, claiming an impressive eight-wicket haul.
Match Information
Mumbai vs Baroda, 2nd Quarter Final
Probable PlayingXI
Mumbai
P Shaw, BB Lalwani, Ajinkya Rahane(C), Suryansh Shedge, JG Bista, SZ Mulani, Hardik Tamore, Shardul Thakur, TK Kotian, Mohit Avasthi, TU Deshpande
Bench: Prasad Pawar, SN Khan, Suved Parkar, S Dubey, RH Dias, M Awasthi, DS Kulkarni, DU Matkar, Atharva Ankolekar, S Dsouza, A Bhatkal, S Iyer, H Singh-I, Sylvester D’Souza
Baroda
Mahesh Pithiya, A Pratyush Kumar, Shashwat Rawat, VP Solanki(C), SS Sharma, Abhimanyusingh Rajput, Jyotsnil Singh, AA Sheth, MG Patel, BA Bhatt, LI Meriwala
Bench: Kinit Patel, NA Rathva, BA Pathan, Akash Singh, S Sane, SI Sopariya, KH Pandya, Shashwat Rawat, Kinit Patel
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Captains
Bhargav Bhatt’s proficiency as a left-arm orthodox spinner has been pivotal in Baroda’s bowling arsenal. With 27 wickets to his credit, Bhatt has been relentless in applying pressure on the opposition batters and exploiting the conditions to his advantage.
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