Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Delhi registered a historic 8-wicket win against Mumbai; beat them for first time in 41 years
Delhi beat Mumbai for the first time in Ranji Trophy in 41 years on Friday, January 20 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Himmat Singh-led Delhi successfully chased down the target in the fourth innings and complete a clinical 8-wicket win over Mumbai.
However, this has been one of the worst seasons for Delhi and the win against the 41-time champion Mumbai should give them a lot of confidence as a first-class side. In the first five matches, Delhi had won none and lost 2 while 3 finished in draw. Which had put them at the 7th spot in Group B which comprises of 8 teams. Additionally, a lot of has been going on in the Delhi Cricket of late.
Delhi defeats Mumbai in Ranji Trophy for first time since 1982
Apart from this, selections have been sacked because of poor performance. Moreover, captain had been dropped and another one was dropped on disciplinary charges. Even the replacement Himmat Singh who led the team to the win was dropped too a few games ago.
While this is a big loss for Mumbai who boasted of stars like Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, Ajinkya Rahane as captain. Delhi will be celebrating the victory for many many days to come.
Last time Delhi registered an outright win against Mumbai. It was in Kotla way back in 1979-80 Ranji Trophy final at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium.
Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Delhi VS Mumbai Brief highlights
After Delhi won the toss, they opted to bowl first. They bowled out Mumbai for just 293 in first innings. That was an ordinary batting performance from Mumbai and had in-form Safaraz not scored 124 off 155 balls that included 16 fours and 4 sixes, Mumbai could have been bowled out for a score less than 200.
Delhi batted well in 1st innings, compared to Mumbai as Vaibhav Rawal scored 114 and Himmat played a knock of 85 runs. The hosts made 369 in the first innings, getting a substantial lead. Mumbai batted even poorly in the 2nd innings, getting bowled out for just 170. Delhi then chased down the target with 8 wickets in hand, to register their first win of the season. As Nitish Rana smashed Shams Mulani over the min-on region for a maximum.
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