Patna: Mumbai secured a resounding victory over Bihar in the CK Nayudu Trophy Under-23 tournament at the Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana, Kandivali, Mumbai. The hosts dominated in all departments, winning the match by an innings and 226 runs.
Bihar batted first and managed 264 runs in 63.1 overs. Deepak anchored the innings with a solid 75 runs, while Suraj Kashyap contributed a valuable 53. Ankit Rai added 38, and Suraj Vijay chipped in with 35. However, the lower-order batsmen failed to capitalise, leading to an early collapse.
Mumbai’s bowlers shone, with Atharva Bhosale and Dhanit Raut each taking 4 wickets. Suryansh and Himanshu Singh chipped in with a wicket apiece to restrict Bihar’s total.
In response, Mumbai delivered a batting masterclass, amassing a colossal 672 runs for 9 wickets in 128.5 overs. Pragnesh Kampillewar was the standout performer, smashing a remarkable 217 runs. He was well-supported by Manan Bhat (105) and Suryansh Shedge (100). Additional contributions came from Ayush Mathre (52), Ayush Sachin Vartak (54), and captain Vedant Murkar (42).
Bihar’s bowlers struggled, with Manish Kumar taking 4 wickets, Suraj Kashyap claiming 3, and Suraj Vijay picking up 2.
Facing a daunting deficit, Bihar’s second innings ended at 182 runs in 45 overs. Prashant Kumar top-scored with 64, and Shashank Upadhyay added 50, but the rest of the line-up faltered under pressure.
Mumbai’s bowlers once again excelled, with Atharva Bhosale taking 4 wickets, Himanshu Singh grabbing 3, Suryansh Shedge picking up 2, and Dhanit Raut claiming 1.
This commanding performance by Mumbai underscored their dominance, leaving Bihar with no answers in a one-sided encounter.