In a thrilling match, Kerala's Basil Thampi made a strong impact by taking two wickets in the first two balls of Mumbai's innings. The right-arm pacer's excellent performance was supported by Vishweshwar Suresh, Shreyas Gopal, and Jalaj Saxena, leading to Kerala bowling Mumbai out for 251. Tanush Kotian was the top scorer for Mumbai with 56 runs off 105 balls, but it was not enough to overcome Kerala's impressive attack.
The Mumbai cricket team's opening day performance against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy match was a testament to the city's resilient and powerful playing style. The trio of Tanush Kotian, Shivam Dube, and Bhupen Lalwani contributed to the team's respectable total of 251, showcasing their varied yet complementary skills and leading Mumbai to a promising start in the tournament.