Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Akhil Herwadkar Stars in Mumbai's Strong Ranji Trophy Start
A cricket player named Akhil Herwadkar is making a comeback in a big local game for his team, Mumbai.
He hadn't played this kind of important match for Mumbai in seven years.
He came in because another player, Ajinkya Rahane, had a stiff back and couldn't play.
At first, Herwadkar was a bit nervous and didn't score many runs quickly.
But with the help of his teammate Musheer Khan, who played very well, Herwadkar started playing better.
He eventually scored 86 runs.
Musheer Khan also scored 84 runs.
Together, they helped Mumbai get to a good score of 317 runs for the loss of only three players by the end of the day.
This strong start put Mumbai in a good position in the match against Puducherry.
Akhil Herwadkar returned to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy side after a seven-year absence, scoring 86 runs.
Herwadkar replaced Ajinkya Rahane, who was ruled out due to a stiff back.
Musheer Khan also scored 84 runs, laying a foundation for Mumbai's strong position.
Mumbai finished the first day at 317/3 against Puducherry.
Herwadkar admitted to initial nervousness but gained confidence from Musheer Khan's batting and settling on the pitch.
- Who
- Akhil Herwadkar and Musheer Khan
- What
- Herwadkar made a comeback innings of 86, and Khan scored 84, leading Mumbai to 317/3 on the first day of their Ranji Trophy match after batting first.
- When
- Sunday (current Ranji Trophy season)
- Where
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Why
- To build a strong total against Puducherry in a Ranji Trophy Group D match, with Herwadkar replacing the absent Ajinkya Rahane.
Player Perspective
Team/Match Situation
Performance and Confidence
Player Perspective
Akhil Herwadkar admitted to initial nervousness due to his long absence from the Ranji Trophy and playing in Mumbai, but gained confidence from Musheer Khan's batting and getting settled on the pitch.
Team/Match Situation
Herwadkar's slow start (3 off 28 balls) contrasted with Musheer Khan's fluency, but Herwadkar eventually found his form and reached his fifty off 129 balls. His comeback innings proved significant in Ajinkya Rahane's absence.
- Match
- Mumbai vs Puducherry, Ranji Trophy Group D
- Venue
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Mumbai's Score
- 317/3 in 84 overs
- Top Scorers (Mumbai)
- Akhil Herwadkar (86), Musheer Khan (84), Siddesh Lad (80 not out)
- Herwadkar's Comeback
- First Ranji Trophy match for Mumbai since November 2018
- Herwadkar's Replacement For
- Ajinkya Rahane (ruled out due to stiff back)
- Puducherry Captain
- Sagar Udeshi (a Mumbai native)
