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Prithvi Shaw shines, Ankit Bawne scores century on Ranji Trophy Day 1 at Palam
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
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Opening day of the Ranji Trophy match in Palam saw Prithvi Shaw score a quick fifty while Ankit Bawne compiled a hundred for Mumbai.
The first innings of the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Mumbai began at the Palam Cricket Ground in Delhi on Tuesday. Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw, captaining Delhi, provided a brisk start by reaching a half-century in just 45 balls, anchoring his side's early momentum.
Mumbai’s middle order responded with a solid performance from Ankit Bawne, who went on to score a commanding century, finishing on 108 runs. Bawne’s innings, built on a mix of drives and cuts, steadied Mumbai after early wickets and set a competitive total for the visitors.
Both teams displayed aggressive intent, with several boundaries and a steady flow of runs. The day’s play concluded with Delhi at a modest total, while Mumbai, buoyed by Bawne’s hundred, posted a lead that will shape the remainder of the match.
The encounter marks a crucial early test for both sides in this season’s Ranji Trophy, with Shaw’s quickfire fifty and Bawne’s century highlighting the depth of talent in Indian domestic cricket.
Mumbai’s middle order responded with a solid performance from Ankit Bawne, who went on to score a commanding century, finishing on 108 runs. Bawne’s innings, built on a mix of drives and cuts, steadied Mumbai after early wickets and set a competitive total for the visitors.
Both teams displayed aggressive intent, with several boundaries and a steady flow of runs. The day’s play concluded with Delhi at a modest total, while Mumbai, buoyed by Bawne’s hundred, posted a lead that will shape the remainder of the match.
The encounter marks a crucial early test for both sides in this season’s Ranji Trophy, with Shaw’s quickfire fifty and Bawne’s century highlighting the depth of talent in Indian domestic cricket.