Ajinkya Rahane Leads Mumbai Recovery in Irani Cup Day 1

Rahane's unbeaten 86 steadies Mumbai after early strikes by Mukesh Kumar leave them struggling at 37/3.

Mumbai reached 237/4 at stumps on Day 1 of the Irani Cup, thanks to a resilient 86* by Ajinkya Rahane.
Mukesh Kumar's early spell reduced Mumbai to 37/3, taking three crucial wickets including Prithvi Shaw and debutant Ayush Mhatre.
Rahane formed key partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (57) and Sarfaraz Khan (54*), adding 102 and 98 runs respectively.
Bad light curtailed play to 68 overs, with Rahane and Sarfaraz guiding Mumbai to a respectable position by the end of the day.
Despite the challenging conditions, Rahane's patient innings included six boundaries and a six, showcasing his experience and determination.