Overview

• Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 152, marking his second consecutive century in the Ranji Trophy this season.
• Iyer's performance helped Mumbai reach a commanding 385/3 against Odisha on the first day of their Elite Group A clash.
• Siddhesh Lad supported Iyer with a solid 116 not out, contributing to a crucial 234-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
• The innings comes as Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan face scrutiny following their performances against New Zealand.
• Iyer's form could strengthen his case for a return to India's Test squad ahead of the upcoming series against Australia.