The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced a ₹1 crore cash reward for the Mumbai cricket team following their victory in the Irani Cup. The announcement was made by MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap during a felicitation ceremony at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, where the players were honored for their outstanding performance.
Mumbai’s Victory in the Irani Trophy
Mumbai clinched the Irani Cup title after drawing the match against the Rest of India team but securing the win based on their higher first-innings score. Sarfaraz Khan played a pivotal role with a massive knock of 222 runs, helping Mumbai post a total of 537 in their first innings. Rest of India responded with 416 runs, but Mumbai’s first-innings lead ensured their victory.
Ajinkya Rahane on the Final-Day Pressure
Mumbai’s captain, Ajinkya Rahane, revealed that the final day’s first session was particularly tense, with the team struggling at 153-6. Both Rahane and head coach Omkar Salvi were under immense pressure, but the lower-order performances helped steer the team to victory.
Kotian and Avasthi Save the Day
The turning point came when spin all-rounder Tanush Kotian scored an unbeaten 114, while Mohit Avasthi contributed a crucial 51*, securing a first-innings lead and ultimately sealing Mumbai’s victory. Their efforts helped Mumbai maintain their dominant run in domestic cricket.