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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Lad, Musheer fifties prop Mumbai up against Chandigarh

Siddhesh Lad anchored Mumbai’s innings with a gritty unbeaten 80 off 176 balls, hitting eight fours, as the side posted 249 for five on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy at Wankhede Stadium. Musheer Khan contributed a steady 65 from 149 deliveries, while Ayush Mhatre added 48 with seven fours and a six, helping the hosts recover from an early wobble.

Chandigarh’s captain Manan Vohra chose to field first, and early wickets fell when Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was caught at second slip. After a brief partnership, Musheer was dismissed caught behind, and his brother Sarfaraz fell to a leg‑before decision.

Akash Anand offered brief support before being trapped by left‑arm spinner Nishunk Birla, and Shams Mulani joined Lad in the final session to see Mumbai through to stumps without further loss.

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