Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Ayush Pandey's Century Thwarts Mumbai in Ranji Trophy Match
In a cricket match between Mumbai and Chhattisgarh, a young player named Ayush Pandey played a crucial role for Chhattisgarh.
Mumbai scored a lot of runs and wanted to win the game quickly, especially after bowling Chhattisgarh out for a low score and making them bat again.
However, Ayush batted exceptionally well, scoring over 100 runs by himself.
His strong batting prevented Mumbai from taking all the wickets needed to win outright.
Because of Ayush's great performance, Chhattisgarh managed to draw the match and earned a point, while Mumbai got three points.
Ayush Pandey scored an unbeaten 117 to help Chhattisgarh avoid an outright loss against Mumbai.
Chhattisgarh was asked to follow on after being bowled out for 217 in their first innings.
Mumbai's spinners, led by Shams Mulani (5/59), were effective in the first innings.
Ayush Pandey's century disrupted Mumbai's bowlers and secured a draw for Chhattisgarh.
Mumbai earned 3 points from the match, while Chhattisgarh secured 1 point.
- Who
- Ayush Pandey (Chhattisgarh)
- What
- Ayush Pandey scored an unbeaten century to prevent Mumbai from achieving an outright victory.
- When
- Tuesday (fourth and final day of the match)
- Where
- Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC-MCA) Ground, Mumbai
- Why
- To save the match and secure a point for Chhattisgarh after being asked to follow on.
- Match
- Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match
- Teams
- Mumbai vs Chhattisgarh
- Venue
- Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC-MCA) Ground, Mumbai
- Mumbai's First Innings
- 416
- Chhattisgarh's First Innings
- 217
- Chhattisgarh's Second Innings (Follow-on)
- 201/3 (Ayush Pandey 117 not out)
- Key Bowler (Mumbai)
- Shams Mulani (5/59)
- Points Awarded
- Mumbai 3, Chhattisgarh 1
Sources
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