Akash delighted to make it count
Mumbai batter Akash Anand scored an unbeaten 117 in a Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh, helping his team maintain a strong position. The performance was supported by a quick cameo from Tushar Deshpande and a solid foundation laid by Sarfaraz Khan.
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The Ranji Trophy is the premier domestic cricket tournament in India, serving as a key platform for players to reach the national team.
Akash delighted to make it count left Akash Anand remained unbeaten on 117. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/n3vl2v/article71604861.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/0C9A0457.jpg.jpeg Pratik Koli during the between West Indies and India at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India, on September 27, 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter smashes an unbeaten hundred to consolidate Mumbai’s position against Himachal Pradesh Bilaspur Akash Anand had done half the job on Monday, finishing unbeaten on 58. A day later, he completed the task, converting his start into his first century of the season (117 n.o.) as Mumbai tightened its grip on Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy. “Being not out was job half done yesterday, and I wanted to make it count because once you get set on these wickets, you have to make it big. So glad it happened today,” Akash told The Hindu on Tuesday. Mumbai’s challenge was to sustain the momentum despite losing wickets.
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