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.

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 won their 15th Irani Cup title on Saturday, beating the Rest of India on the basis of a first-innings lead.

Mumbai romped to their 15th Irani Cup victory on the basis of their first-innings lead of 121 runs over Rest of India in Lucknow. Despite the wicket of Sarfaraz Khan early on, Mumbai's lower-order remained resolute as the match ended in a draw. Mumbai won their first Irani Cup win after 27 years.

Mumbai’s last Irani Cup victory came 27 years ago during the 1997-98 season and since then, they appeared in eight more finals without success.

The Irani Cup victory follows Mumbai's historic previous season, where they clinched their 42nd Ranji Trophy title at the Wankhede Stadium. The team defeated Vidarbha by 169 runs in an unforgettable final match. Besides this, the team has won the Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) four times and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) once.

Mumbai 537 (Sarfaraz 222*, Rahane 97, Mukesh 5-110) and 329 for 8 decl (Kotian 114*, Shaw 76, Saransh 6-121) drew with Rest of India 416 (Abhimanyu 191, Jurel 93, Kotian 3-101)

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 won their 15th Irani Cup, ending a 27-year drought. Tanush Kotian's unbeaten 114 and Mohit Avasthi's 51 not out were pivotal as Mumbai declared

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 held Rest of India to a draw after securing a first-innings lead in Lucknow. Ajinkya Rahane's men went on to win the domestic trophy for the 15th time, first triumph since the 1997-98 season.