Defending champions Mumbai face a tough challenge as they chase 262 runs against Baroda on a turning track in their Ranji Trophy opener. With Krunal Pandya's crucial 55-run captain's knock and key dismissals,

The opening round Ranji Trophy fixture between host Baroda and defending champion Mumbai has been set up for an exciting finish, with both teams vying for a win to kick off their campaigns.

The opening round Ranji Trophy fixture between host Baroda and defending champion Mumbai has been set up for an exciting finish, with both teams in with a chance to start their Group A campaign with a win.

The Elite Group A Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Baroda is heading for a thrilling climax as Mumbai, led by Tanush Kotian's decisive triple strike, reduced Baroda to 75 for six on Day Three. Baroda,

Shardul Thakur (27 off 39) and Mohit Avasthi (14) showed fight towards the end of the day. Like he often does, Shardul resorted to counter attack to put the pressure back on the opposition, a case in point being the six he hit off Krunal Pandya.

Baroda dominates Mumbai in Ranji Trophy tie with strong batting and bowling performances, aiming for rare outright win.

India's T20I team captain Suryakumar Yadav is likely to join the Mumbai squad for their Ranji Trophy second-round match against Maharashtra, starting October 18. The announcement comes as Yadav is leading India in a T20I series against Bangladesh, having already taken a 2-0 lead. The third and final T20I of the series will be played on October 12.