No.8 Kotian’s 114* sealed a draw versus Rest of India on the final day; Ranji champions won on the basis of first innings lead

The Mumbai Cricket Association will felicitate the Ajinkya Rahane-led side in a ceremony after it clinched its first Irani Cup in 27 years.

Mumbai’s last Irani Cup victory came during the 1997-98 season and since then, the domestic powerhouse appeared in eight more finals without success, the last of which was in the 2015-16 season.

Mumbai secures the Irani Cup title after 27 years, defeating Rest of India with standout performances from Sarfaraz Khan and Tanush Kotian.

LUCKNOW: Mumbai, added another chapter to its storied legacy by winning the Irani Cup for the 15th time against Rest of India (RoI) on Saturday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Mumbai's 27-year-long wait under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane is over. Mumbai has won the Irani Cup title for the 15th time.

Saransh Jain’s two quick wickets hinted at a very interesting last day’s play. Tanush Kotian, the reliable allrounder, then found Mohit Avasthi for company as the duo’s record partnership ensured Mumbai lay its hands on the Irani Cup after a gap of 27 years.

Sarfaraz Khan was given the Player of the Match award for his magnificent double hundred for Mumbai in the Irani Cup match against Rest Of India (ROI) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Sarfaraz, in an adorable gesture,

After Mumbai won the Iran Cup, Sarfaraz Khan dedicated his match-winning double-century in the Irani Cup to his brother Musheer, who missed the tournament due to an accident.

Mumbai capitalized on Rest of India's failure to sustain their innings, claiming a 121-run lead. Prithvi Shaw’s resilient 76 extended Mumbai’s advantage, despite a spin-heavy encounter on a deteriorating pitch.