Ajinkya Rahane played a captaincy knock and scored a brilliant century in the Ranji Trophy quarter finals. In the match against Haryana in Kolkata Rahane reached his 29th first class century in the morning session which marked a significant milestone in his 200th match.
The seasoned Mumbai batter now has 41 centuries to his name (included Tests) played a very important role in Mumbai's lead to over 300 runs nearly ensuring place in semi-finals. Rahane was eventually dismissed for 108 by Anuj Thakarai, having faced 180 balls and struck 13 boundaries. This was his first century of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season.
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Rahane's knock came after a very significant 129-run partnership with India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav who contributed 70 runs. All-rounder Shivam Dube also chipped in with a quick knock of 48 runs. Mumbai bowlers led by Shardul thakur responded strongly in Haryana's second innings with a stunning six-wicket haul that reduced Haryana to 301 all out giving Mumbai a 14 run first inning lead.