Maharashtra take 3 points in drawn game against Mumbai

Hosts Maharashtra took three points on the basis of their first innings lead after their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy game against Mumbai ended in a draw on Sunday.

Maharashtra, who had taken a first innings lead of 79, were bundled out for 254 in their second essay with skipper Rahul Tripathi top scoring with 76 at the MCA International Stadium at Gahunje on the outskirts of the city.

For Mumbai , Shivam Dubey (3-25) and Shivam Malhotra (3-41) took three wickets each.

Mumbai, who are yet to register a single win, were set an improbable 334-run target and ended up at 135 for 5 when the match was declared drawn.

Experienced Aditya Tare remained unbeaten on 52 in company of Shivam Dubey (8 not out).

Maharashtra opener Swapnil Gugale, who had hit a century in the first innings, was adjourned as the Man of the Match.

Meanwhile at Valsad, the Gujarat versus Railways game ended in a tame draw with the visitors grabbing 3 points on the basis of the first innings lead.

Railways wicketkeeper Nitin Bhille, who had scored 116 in their first essay was adjudged as the Man of the Match.

Brief Scores: At Pune: Maharashtra 352 and 254 (Rahul Tripathi 76, Shivam Dubey 3-25) drew with Mumbai 273 and 135 for 5 (Aditya Tare 52 not out) Maharashtra 3 points, Mumbai 1 point.

At Valsad: Gujarat 367 and 191/7 (Priyank Panchal 58, Kathan Patel 50, Harsh Tyagi 4-46) drew with Railways 547/9 declared.

Railways 3 points, Gujarat 1 point.