Ranji Trophy: Mumbai seal knockout berth with bonus-point win over Hyderabad
Mumbai strengthened their Ranji Trophy campaign by beating Hyderabad by nine wickets to secure qualification for the knockouts and a bonus point, keeping them on top of their group with one league match remaining.
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Mumbai qualified for the knockout stage of the Ranji Trophy after defeating Hyderabad by nine wickets in a Group D match in Hyderabad, earning a crucial bonus point in the process. The result, reported on 25 January 2026, further consolidated Mumbai’s position near the top of the group table as the league phase nears its end.
Hyderabad, resuming the fourth day at 166/7, were bowled out for 302 in their second innings. Mumbai’s bowlers kept the pressure on, with Musheer Khan leading the effort and completing a five-wicket haul (5/49) to close out the innings efficiently and prevent Hyderabad from setting any meaningful target.
With a modest chase, Mumbai reached the target quickly, sealing the outright win. The victory mattered beyond the points: it ensured qualification, improved their bonus-point tally, and strengthened their momentum heading into the knockouts where form and squad confidence often become decisive.
The match also featured resistance from Hyderabad’s Chama Milind, who top-scored with 85 and stitched partnerships to delay Mumbai’s finish. However, Mumbai’s first-innings dominance and sustained bowling discipline across sessions left Hyderabad with too much to do, and the chase became a formality.
- Result: Mumbai won by 9 wickets (bonus-point win).
- Standout: Musheer Khan 5/49 in Hyderabad’s second innings.
- Impact: Mumbai qualified for Ranji Trophy knockouts with one league match remaining.