Mumbai 537 (Sarfaraz 222*, Rahane 97, Mukesh 5-110) and 329 for 8 decl (Kotian 114*, Shaw 76, Saransh 6-121) drew with Rest of India 416 (Abhimanyu 191, Jurel 93, Kotian 3-101)

Kotian, who scored 64 in the first innings and resumed his innings on 20, remained not out on 114 off 150 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six.

Saransh Jain’s two quick wickets hinted at a very interesting last day’s play. Tanush Kotian, the reliable allrounder, then found Mohit Avasthi for company as the duo’s record partnership ensured Mumbai lay its hands on the Irani Cup after a gap of 27 years.

Young all-rounder Tanush Kotian has made a significant impact in the ongoing Irani Cup 2024 match. After scoring an impressive 64 off 124 balls in the first innings, Kotian smoked a fine century in his second outing with the bat.

Mumbai's commanding lead over Rest of India in the Irani Cup match has now surpassed 400, putting them in a strong position on Saturday.

Mumbai's Tanush Kotian shines in Irani Cup victory, impressing as an allrounder and catching the eye of national selectors.

Seasoned spin duo of Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian became catalysts of Rest of India's sudden middle-order collapse that saw them lose six wickets for only 23 runs here Friday, putting Mumbai within sniffing distance of an Irani Cup triumph despite Abhimanyu Easwaran's heroic 191.

Prithvi Shaw (76 off 105 balls) then came out all guns blazing as the ball started turning square with Mumbai finishing the day at 153 for 6 with an overall lead of 274.

Spinners dominate as Mumbai takes control against Rest of India in the Irani Cup match at Ekana Cricket Stadium.

A sudden middle-order collapse triggered by spinners Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian put Mumbai on the verge of an Irani Cup win despite Abhimanyu Easw