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Sarfaraz Khan scores 154 for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy match
Sarfaraz Khan scored 154 for Mumbai in a Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh in Bilaspur.
He had been unbeaten on 139 at the end of Day 2, as Mumbai built a strong position.
Mumbai had made 398 for four after Himachal Pradesh were dismissed for 140.
The Ranji Trophy is India's domestic first-class cricket competition, where state teams play multi-day matches.
Khan was recently left out of India's squad for the Test series against New Zealand.
His innings gives him a chance to make a case for selection through domestic cricket.
The match is continuing, with Mumbai aiming to press its advantage over Himachal Pradesh.
Sarfaraz Khan was unbeaten on 139 for Mumbai at stumps on Day 2 of its Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh.
By Day 3, he had scored 154, according to NDTV Sports.
Mumbai had made 398/4 after Himachal Pradesh were dismissed for 140.
The second round of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season entered its third day on October 20.
Other teams also sought to strengthen their positions, with Delhi at 648/6 against Gujarat and Punjab at 456 against Chhattisgarh at the end of Day 2.
- Who
- Sarfaraz Khan, batting for Mumbai.
- What
- He scored 139 not out by stumps on Day 2; NDTV Sports later reported he reached 154.
- When
- Day 2 and Day 3 of the second round; the live updates were published on October 20, 2026.
- Where
- Bilaspur, in Mumbai's match against Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Sarfaraz was looking to build on his century and make a selection statement; NDTV described his 154 as a message to the BCCI.
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Sarfaraz Khan was unbeaten on 139 as Mumbai reached 398/4 against Himachal Pradesh.
The second round of the Ranji Trophy entered Day 3, with Sarfaraz looking to continue his innings.
NDTV Sports reported that Sarfaraz had scored 154.
- Sarfaraz at stumps on Day 2
- 139 not out
- Sarfaraz score reported by NDTV
- 154
- Mumbai score
- 398/4
- Himachal Pradesh score
- 140 all out
- Match location
- Bilaspur