Ranji Trophy: Mumbai storm into knockouts with bonus-point win over Hyderabad

Mumbai qualified for the Ranji Trophy knockouts with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Hyderabad in their Group D match on Sunday (January 25, 2026) in Hyderabad. The win also delivered a bonus point, further tightening Mumbai’s grip on the top position in the group standings as the league stage approaches its end.

Hyderabad began the fourth day at 166/7 in their second innings but were bowled out for 302 in 69.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Musheer Khan led Mumbai’s bowling effort, claiming five wickets for 49 and cleaning up the tail to complete a decisive spell at a critical stage of the game.

With the target set at just 10 runs, Mumbai finished the chase in 3.2 overs, losing only one wicket. The speed of the finish reflected how thoroughly the visitors had controlled the contest—first by posting a massive total earlier in the match and then by maintaining pressure through disciplined bowling.

Earlier, Mumbai had piled up 561/6 declared in the first innings, then bowled Hyderabad out for 282 and enforced the follow-on. That sequence—big runs, sustained wicket-taking and aggressive captaincy—created the conditions for an outright win rather than settling for first-innings points.

For Hyderabad, Chama Milind fought hard with an 85 off 128 balls, adding partnerships with Nitin Sai Yadav and captain Mohammed Siraj to delay the inevitable. But Mumbai’s depth and control ensured Hyderabad never truly escaped the follow-on pressure.

With one league match remaining, Mumbai are sitting first in Group D on 30 points, building momentum heading into the knockout phase. For a team with high expectations every season, the bonus-point win is a statement result: not just qualification, but qualification with authority.