Overview
- Shaw reached 100 off 140 balls in his first match against his former side since switching states for the 2025–26 season.
- Opening with Arshin Kulkarni, he shared a 305-run stand; Kulkarni struck 186 before falling to Shams Mulani.
- The three-day practice game runs October 7–9 at the MCA Stadium in Gahunje with free entry announced for spectators.
- Mumbai are captained by Shardul Thakur, with Shivam Dube in action and Shreyas Iyer absent due to a back issue.
- The Ranji Trophy begins October 15, with Maharashtra facing Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram and Mumbai opening against Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar.