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Mumbai on brink of Ranji Trophy win
Tushar Deshpande’s five-wicket haul puts Mumbai within nine wickets of Ranji Trophy victory.
In brief
Tushar Deshpande’s five-wicket haul puts Mumbai within nine wickets of Ranji Trophy victory. Mumbai needs nine wickets to win Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener after Tushar Deshpande’s five-wicket burst. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener
Chandigarh bowled out for 78 in 115 balls, its second-lowest total.
Tushar Deshpande’s five-wicket burst
Deshpande took 7-1-17-5, including a hat-trick, to dismantle Chandigarh’s batting.
Mumbai’s 429 target

Mumbai needs just nine wickets to begin the season with a comprehensive victory.
Deshpande’s hat-trick
Deshpande completed his sixth First-Class five-wicket haul in the following over.
Chandigarh’s collapse
Chandigarh scored 78 in 19.1 overs, their lowest total of 57.
Mumbai’s batting

Mumbai scored 429 with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tanush Kotian, and Mohit Avasthi contributing.
Deshpande’s impact
Deshpande dismissed key Chandigarh batsmen including captain Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani.
Mumbai’s victory
Mumbai needs nine wickets to win Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener.
The one thing
Mumbai needs nine wickets to win Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener after Tushar Deshpande’s five-wicket burst.





