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Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai on top; Haryana beat Chandigarh

Mumbai’s Sarfaraz Khan delivered a commanding performance in the Ranji Trophy, smashing an unbeaten 139 off 213 balls—including 18 boundaries—to steer his side to 398 for four against Himachal Pradesh’s first-innings total of 140. The partnership with Akash Anand (58 not out) added 176 for the fifth wicket, giving Mumbai a commanding 258-run lead.

Captain Siddhesh Lad (87) and Musheer Khan (57) also chipped in, while Himachal Pradesh’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Tushar Deshpande’s 4/46 proving pivotal in dismissing the hosts for 140 in 39.5 overs. Meanwhile, Haryana secured a dominant win over Chandigarh by an innings and 24 runs, thanks to all-rounder Nishant Sindhu’s standout show.

Sindhu’s 92-run knock and match-defining 6/27 with the ball—alongside Yashvardhan Dalal’s 95—helped Haryana post 245 in their first innings, before restricting Chandigarh to 103 and 118 in their two innings. The victory underscored Sindhu’s versatility, while other matches saw Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan make early strides in their respective encounters.

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