Ranji Trophy 2024

Ranji Trophy - Mumbai Vs Bihar

Amid the ongoing dispute between Bihar Cricket Association, the elite group matches of Ranji Trophy started from Friday. The first match is being played between Bihar and Mumbai. Batting first, Mumbai has scored 235 runs at the loss of nine wickets in 67 overs till 5 pm. It is true that Ajinkya Rahane comes to Patna, but he is not in the playing eleven. Bhupen Lalwani had scored the maximum 65 runs for Mumbai so far, who was caught out by Saqibul Ghani.

Three Mumbai players could not score runs in double digits, while one had to return without opening the account. After Suved Parkar was out after scoring 50 runs, Mumbai's innings seemed to be winding down, but then Shivam Dubey and Tanush Kotian took it to a respectable position. Shivam played an inning of 41 runs and Tanush played an inning of 50 runs. Veer Pratap Singh took four wickets for Bihar.

Saqibul Ghani and Himanshu Singh took two wickets each. Captain Ashutosh Aman has proved to be the most economical bowler, taking one wicket for 26 runs in 10 overs. There are also two maiden overs in these. Nawaz bowled three maiden overs for Bihar.

Star spinner Ashutosh Aman is commanding the Bihar team. Everyone's eyes will also be on Babul, Vipin, Akash and Veer from Bihar. Bihar team reached the elite group from the plate group by defeating Manipur under the captaincy of star spinner Ashutosh Aman. Bishan Singh has broken Bedi's record in the 2018-19 Ranji season.

Bihar Is First Time In Ranji Trophy

For the first time after separation from Jharkhand and recognition from BCCI, Bihar team has got entry in the elite group. Not only this, the elite group match is also being held in Patna for the first time. There is a lot of enthusiasm among cricket lovers to watch this match being held at Moinul Haq Stadium. Even on Thursday, when Mumbai and Bihar teams were practicing net, a lot of spectators were seen in the stadium.

Ajinkya Rahane was the center of attraction among them. The match between Patna and Mumbai will be very important. Mumbai is the most successful team in the history of Ranji Trophy. Mumbai team has won the trophy a total of 41 times in 88 seasons, while being runner up 6 times. However, the Mumbai team has not been able to win the Ranji final since the 2015–16 season. Whereas Bihar team has got entry in the elite group for the first time.