Ranji Trophy: Mumbai beat Uttarakhand by 725 runs to record victory by largest run margin in First-Class cricket

The Mumbai Ranji team created a new record in first-class cricket on Thursday(June 9) when they defeated Uttarakhand by 725 runs in the Ranji Trophy 2021-22 quarterfinal match, which was played at KSCA Cricket (2) Ground in Alur.

The Prithvi Shaw-led side’s win over the Hill State team is now the highest margin of victory (by runs) in first-class history. Mumbai bowled out Uttarakhand for just 69 runs in the second innings in reply to a 795 run chase to confirm their place in the semifinals against Uttar Pradesh.

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A victory which broke nearly a hundred years old record

Mumbai broke New South Wales’ 92-year-old Sheffield Shield record for the feat, which came way back in 1929/30 when they defeated Queensland by 685 runs. In the Ranji Trophy, the previous record for highest margin for victory was held by Bengal, who had defeated Odisha by 540 runs in 1953-54.

Mumbai posted this humongous target for Uttarakhand after Mumbai captain Prithvi Shaw (72) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (103) produced another bright performance. They declared the innings on 261/3 and decimated Uttarakhand’s batting lineup in no time. For Uttarakhand, such was the collapse that only wicket-keeper Shivam Khurana (25 not out) and Chandela could reach the double-figure mark. Mumbai’s medium pacer Mohit Awasthi (1/5) also played his part to perfection. Suved Parkar was awarded the player of the match.

Earlier Mumbai had piled up 647/8 declared in their first essay. Thanks to maiden double hundred from debutant Suved Parkar (252) and Sarfaraz Khan ton (173). Dhaval Kulkarni (3/11) along with in-form left-arm spinner Shams Mulani (3/15) and off-spinner Tanush Kotian (3/13) grabbed three wickets each. Mumbai completely dominated the game.

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List of highest victory margins in first-class cricket (by runs)