Wed Oct 02 07:37:40 UTC 2024: ## Sarfaraz Khan and Rahane Shine as Mumbai Dominates in Irani Cup
**Lucknow, October 2, 2024:** The Irani Cup witnessed a brilliant display of batting prowess from Mumbai, with Sarfaraz Khan and Ajinkya Rahane leading the charge against Rest of India. Sarfaraz scored a magnificent century, while Rahane narrowly missed out on his hundred, falling just short by three runs.
Mumbai, batting first after losing the toss, found themselves in a precarious position at 37/3. However, a 102-run partnership between Rahane and Shreyas Iyer steadied the ship, followed by a crucial 131-run stand between Rahane and Sarfaraz.
Sarfaraz Khan reached his century off 149 balls, showcasing his class and determination. Rahane, in a display of resilience and experience, compiled 97 runs before being dismissed by Yash Dayal.
The duo’s efforts propelled Mumbai to a strong position, reaching 338/6 at lunch on the second day. Sarfaraz remained unbeaten on 103, while Tushar Kote remained on 26.
The Rest of India bowling attack, led by Mukesh Kumar (3/60) and Yash Dayal (2/46), tried valiantly but could not contain the Mumbai batsmen.
Rahane’s performance, in particular, caught the eye. His innings, though short of a century, served as a powerful reminder of his ability and potential to contribute significantly to the Indian team.
The match continues with Mumbai looking to consolidate their lead and put further pressure on the Rest of India. The performance of Sarfaraz and Rahane has undoubtedly raised questions about their exclusion from the Indian Test squad for the upcoming New Zealand and Australian tours, adding intrigue to the selection process for the selectors.
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