Mumbai has claimed the Irani Cup 2024 title under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy, marking their first triumph in 27 years. The team secured this achievement by defeating Rest of India in Lucknow, despite the match ending in a draw.

Lucknow: Mumbai Ranji team led by Ajinkya Rahane ended their 27-year long wait to clinch the Irani Cup title at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.The win took the Mumbai side's Irani

Mumbai, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, clinched its first Irani Cup in 27 years, showcasing exceptional 'khadoos' cricket. Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten 222

Mumbai created history as they became the first Ranji team to win the 15th Irani Cup title. They defeated the Rest Of India on the basis of first inning lead to end the 27-year drought. Sarfaraz Khan was declared the man of the match for his brilliant 222* in the first innings.

The Mumbai Cricket Association will felicitate the Ajinkya Rahane-led side in a ceremony after it clinched its first Irani Cup in 27 years.

Ajinkya Rahane fell short of a century in the Irani Cup match against Rest of India, getting out on 97 to a bouncer from Yash Dayal. Rahane's dismissal came after a solid 131-run partnership with Sarfaraz Khan.

It took 27 years for Mumbai to end their Irani Cup drought. “Special feeling, winning after 27 years feels amazing,” is how the captain Ajinkya Rahane would sum up Mumbai’s 15th Irani Cup triumph.

Ajinkya Rahane was trending on social media soon after Mumbai won their first Irani Cup after 27 years. Ajinkya Rahanes captaincy record in domestic cricket also went viral. Have a look at Ajinkya Rahanes captaincy record.

Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane missed out on his 41st century in First-Class cricket. The Indian batter was dismissed for a resilient 97on Day 2 of the Irani Cup match against Rest of India in Lucknow. Rahane rescued Mumbai along with Shreyas Iyer after they were 37/3, with ROI inviting them to bat. Rahane later joined forces with Sarfaraz Khan.