Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shardul Thakur's Heroic Game Play Rescue Mumbai Against J&K

Shardul Thakur from Mumbai just mastered it with an excellent century against Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) during the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 game at the BKC Ground in Mumbai. The individual scored a smashing 100 from 105 balls, including 15 boundaries, which saved Mumbai when they were in a strangely terrible position. Before that, Mumbai's openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, only made 28 and 26, which was not very good, against the J&K bowlers, who had them cornered at 120 all in the first innings.

But then, Shardul wasn't alone, he had Tanush Kotian with him who scored a tough 92-ball half-century. Kotian hit six boundaries, which was really helpful. Together, they brought Mumbai back from a difficult situation. The J&K team was ahead at first after they got Mumbai out for just 120 and then scored 206 themselves, giving them an 86-run lead.

THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LORD THAKUR.

- Shardul is saving Mumbai at BKC 👌 pic.twitter.com/FXkbkJD2QV

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 24, 2025

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But Shardul and Kotian's partnership might just change everything. Now, with that important second innings from Shardul, his second ton in his First-Class cricket Carrer, and Kotian staying strong, they've got hope. Mumbai's setup to maybe make things better and win this tight match. Let us wait and see how Mumbai can use this and to stay focused.