Ranji Trophy: Centurions Sarfaraz, Akash put Mumbai in command
Mumbai dominated the Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh, led by centuries from Sarfaraz Khan and Akash Anand. Mumbai declared at 528 for eight, leaving Himachal Pradesh trailing by 244 runs heading into the final day.
Why it matters
The performance underscores the depth of talent in domestic Indian cricket and the competitive nature of the Ranji Trophy.
Ranji Trophy: Centurions Sarfaraz, Akash put Mumbai in command left Sarfaraz Khan made 154. Pratik Koli Sportstar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/z2mnf7/article71604664.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Sarfaraz.jpeg Pratik Koli during the between West Indies and India at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India, on September 27, 2026. The two add 210 for the fifth wicket as the away team gains a massive first-innings lead of 388; Himachal ends the penultimate day at 144 for three Bilaspur A finger injury kept Akash Anand from keeping wickets, but did little to blunt his impact with the bat. As Mumbai lost its way after Sarfaraz Khan’s commanding daddy hundred, the wicketkeeper-batter stood firm, weathered a flurry of wickets and completed his fourth Firs Class century (117 n.o., 239b, 14x4) to put his side firmly in control against Himachal Pradesh in a Ranji Trophy Group D fixture at the Luhnu Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
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