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Mumbai qualified for the Ranji Trophy knockouts after beating Hyderabad by nine wickets in a Group D match, also securing a bonus point. The result underlined Mumbai’s dominance and kept them firmly in the title conversation in India’s premier domestic red-ball tournament.
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Mumbai stormed into the Ranji Trophy knockouts with a commanding nine-wicket win over Hyderabad in a Group D match, also collecting a bonus point. Left-arm spinner Musheer Khan led the bowling with a five-wicket haul in Hyderabad’s second innings before Mumbai quickly chased a small target to complete the outright result.
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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.
Mumbai qualified for the Ranji Trophy knockouts after a dominant nine-wicket win over Hyderabad that also earned them a bonus point. Musheer Khan starred with a five-wicket haul as Mumbai consolidated their Group D lead with one league match remaining.
Mumbai booked their Ranji Trophy knockout berth after a dominant nine-wicket win over Hyderabad that also delivered a valuable bonus point, reinforcing their credentials as a strong contender as the domestic season moves into its decisive phase.
Mumbai qualified for the Ranji Trophy knockouts after beating Hyderabad by nine wickets in a Group D match, also earning a bonus point. The result underlined Mumbai’s strong domestic season as they moved into the tournament’s next phase.
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