Sun Oct 20 06:37:19 UTC 2024: Baroda made a remarkable start to their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season by defeating defending champions Mumbai by 84 runs on October 14. Key highlights include:
– **Star Player**: Bhargav Bhatt excelled with a ten-wicket haul, taking 6 wickets in the second innings.
– **Match Summary**: Baroda set a target of 262 runs for Mumbai at Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.
– **Mumbai’s Struggles**: After losing key players Prithvi Shaw and Hardik Tamore, Mumbai ended Day 3 at 42/2.
– **Key Wickets**: Bhatt dismissed crucial batsmen Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer, with Iyer contributing 30 runs.
– **Lad’s Effort**: Siddhesh Lad led the Mumbai innings with 59 runs but lacked support from other batsmen.
– **Final Wicket**: Bhatt took Lad’s wicket to secure the win for Baroda.
– **Upcoming Matches**: Mumbai will face Maharashtra on October 18, while Baroda will play against Services in Delhi.
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