Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Mumbai's Dominance Challenged; Puducherry Fights Back
In a cricket match, Mumbai was winning easily after scoring a huge total and bowling out Puducherry for a low score.
But on the third day, a Puducherry player named Aman Khan surprised everyone by hitting many big shots and scoring 86 runs quickly.
Even though Mumbai is still ahead, Puducherry is fighting back and the match might go to the fourth day.
Mumbai enforced the follow-on after Puducherry's first innings score of 132
Puducherry's Aman Khan scored a counter-attacking 86 off 44 balls on Day 3
Mumbai still leads by 267 runs with 4 wickets remaining in Puducherry's second innings
Aman Khan's innings included 4 sixes off Tanush Kotian, frustrating Mumbai's spin duo
Mumbai's Shardul Thakur brought on Musheer Khan to dismiss Aman Khan, ending a 137-run stand
- Who
- Mumbai team, Puducherry team (Aman Khan, Siddhant Aadhhathrao), Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian, Musheer Khan
- What
- Puducherry's Aman Khan scored a quick 86 off 44 balls on Day 3, helping Puducherry trail by 267 runs after Mumbai enforced the follow-on
- When
- Day 3, Tuesday (The article references events from Monday as well)
- Where
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Why
- To compete in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season
Mumbai's Perspective
Puducherry's Perspective
Mumbai's Dominance
Mumbai's Perspective
Mumbai is leading by a significant margin and is likely to win the match
Puducherry's Perspective
Puducherry is trailing but has shown fighting spirit with Aman Khan's innings
- Match
- Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Group D encounter
- Mumbai First Innings
- 630/5 declared
- Puducherry First Innings
- 132 all out
- Puducherry Second Innings (at close)
- 231/6 in 45 overs
- Aman Khan's Score
- 86 off 44 balls
- Mumbai's Lead
- 267 runs
Sources
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Siddhesh Lad’s career-best 170 puts Mumbai on top against Puducherry
Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top
Lad’s career-best 170, Shardul’s three-for gives Mumbai control
