Fri Jan 24 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Shardul Thakur’s Century Rescues Mumbai in Ranji Trophy Clash
**Mumbai, India** – Shardul Thakur smashed a magnificent century to rescue Mumbai from a precarious position in their Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. His 104 runs off 112 balls, including 15 fours, came after a dismal top-order batting collapse. Mumbai were struggling at 91/6 and then 101/7 before Thakur and Tanush Kotian steadied the ship. Kotian also contributed significantly with a half-century (55 runs off 107 balls). Mumbai eventually reached 265/7, thanks largely to the pair’s impressive partnership.
Thakur’s knock is his second first-class century and 14th half-century. Notably, he also top-scored in Mumbai’s first innings with 51 runs. This performance comes after a period away from international cricket; his last appearance was in 2023. His strong showing in the Ranji Trophy could potentially pave the way for a return to the Indian national team.
Mumbai’s top order faltered, with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring just 28 and 26 respectively. However, Thakur’s explosive innings, along with Kotian’s solid contribution, gave Mumbai a crucial lead of over 150 runs against Jammu and Kashmir.
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