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    Home / News / Sports News / Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur's half-century rescues Mumbai after batting collapse
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    Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur's half-century rescues Mumbai after batting collapse
    Thakur scored 51 runs off just 56 deliveries and picked up one wicket

    Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur's half-century rescues Mumbai after batting collapse

    By Pavan Thimmaiah
    Jan 23, 2025
    06:23 pm

    What's the story

    Shardul Thakur aka "Lord" turned out to be a savior for Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Jammu & Kashmir.

    Notably, the all-rounder's brilliant half-century arrived at a time when Mumbai was reeling at 47/7.

    Additionally, Thakur scored 51 runs off just 56 deliveries, taking his team to a total of 120 in their first innings on Thursday (January 23).

    Batting woes

    Mumbai's star-studded lineup fails to deliver

    The match attracted a lot of attention owing to the presence of Indian cricket stars such as Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

    However, their presence did not help Mumbai as they were sent packing early in the match.

    Sharma, who is also the Team India skipper, could only score three runs before being dismissed by Umar Nazir.

    Meanwhile, his opening partner Jaiswal also had a brief stay at the crease, scoring just four runs.

    Bowling supremacy

    J&K's bowling attack dominates Mumbai

    Jammu & Kashmir's bowling attack was too much for Mumbai.

    Auqib Nabi sent Jaiswal back with a delivery that moved dangerously off the fresh wicket at the BKC Ground in Mumbai.

    Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer, who is part of the squad for the Champions Trophy, was caught at mid-on off pacer Yudhvir Singh after managing just 11 runs.

    Notably, Mir was the chief destructor in J&K's bowling attack, taking four of the top seven wickets.

    Crucial partnership

    Thakur and Kotian's partnership gives Mumbai hope

    Despite the setbacks, Mumbai got some respite in a crucial 63-run stand between Thakur and Tanush Kotian.

    Meanwhile, Kotian added 26 runs to this partnership, taking their team past the 100-run mark.

    Additionally, this late surge gave a glimmer of hope to Mumbai, who were earlier reeling under J&K's bowling onslaught.

    Currently, at stumps, J&K lead by 54 runs managing 174/7, while Mohit Avasthi had three scalps (3/34).

    Notably, Thakur also picked up one wicket (29 runs in 13 overs).

    Career 

    Here are Thakur's FC stats 

    As per ESPNcricinfo, the all-rounder is playing his in 89th FC match, having raced to 2,170 runs with an average over 18.5.

    He also has a strike rate of 66.47 including one hundred and 14 fifties to his name.

    Additionally, his highest score reads 109. Meanwhile, with the ball he has picked up 278 wickets across 157 innings with an average just over 28.

    Overall, he owns 13 four-wicket hauls, 14 five-wicket hauls, and an impressive match 10-fer.

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