Ranji Trophy: Mumbai enter knockouts with bonus-point win over Hyderabad
Mumbai sealed a place in the Ranji Trophy knockout stage after beating Hyderabad by nine wickets and taking a bonus point. Musheer Khan’s five-wicket haul set up a small chase, and Mumbai’s points tally strengthened their top position in Group D with one league match left.
A decisive fourth-day finish
Mumbai confirmed their knockout qualification in the Ranji Trophy with an emphatic bonus-point win over Hyderabad, finishing the match on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Hyderabad. Hyderabad began day four at 166 for 7 in their second innings but were dismissed for 302, leaving Mumbai a target of just 10 runs.
Mumbai wrapped up the chase quickly, reaching the target in 3.2 overs, though they lost a wicket along the way. The result delivered both momentum and a valuable bonus point, tightening Mumbai’s grip on the top spot in Group D as the league phase nears its end.
Musheer Khan leads the bowling effort
Left-arm spinner Musheer Khan played a key role in sealing the win, finishing with 5 for 49 and taking two of the last three wickets to complete his five-for. His spell ensured Hyderabad could not bat long enough to set a challenging target or force a draw through resistance.
Earlier in the match, Mumbai had declared at 561 for 6 and then bowled Hyderabad out for 282 in the first innings, enforcing the follow-on. That first-innings dominance meant Mumbai were already in a strong position, and the outright win simply converted control into maximum points.
Group D picture
With one league match remaining, Mumbai sit first in Group D on 30 points, per the report. The chase for remaining qualification spots and seeding remains competitive, making bonus points and outright results especially significant in the final stretch.
For Mumbai, the win is also a confidence boost: it reinforces the side’s ability to force results and finish games efficiently — a trait that often separates contenders once the knockouts begin.