Mumbai, Oct 13 Mumbai crushed Chandigarh by an innings and 155 runs inside three days of their Elite Group D contest here on Tuesday to begin their Ranji Trophy campaign with a thumping victory that also included a bonus point.
After dismissing Chandigarh for a mere 78 on the second day of their season-opener, Mumbai bowlers dominated the visiting side here at the Wankhede Stadium.
Mumbai had taken a huge lead of 351 runs in the first innings and imposed a follow on the travelling side.
Having taken one wicket on the second evening, Mumbai shot Chandigarh out for another low score of 196 in 52.1 overs with Shams Mulani taking 3/69 and Tanush Kotian claiming 3/30.
Earlier, Mumbai had scored a huge 429 in their first innings with Musheer Khan contributing 65, and captain Siddhesh Lad making a solid 86. The hosts were also further bolstered by half-centuries from Kotian (58) and Mohit Awasthi (56 not out).
Brief scores:
Mumbai 429 beat Chandigarh 78 & 196 in 52.1 overs (Shivam Bhambri 44; Tushar Deshpande 2/37, Shams Mulani 3/69, Tanush Kotian 3/30) by an innings and 155 runs.
(PTI News)
