Ankit spins Mumbai to victory

25 December,2011 09:30 AM IST |   |  Agencies

Left-Arm spinner Ankit Chavan's four-wicket haul on Saturday propelled Mumbai to a nine-wicket victory over Punjab in their final Ranji Trophy Elite Division league tie.


Left-Arm spinner Ankit Chavan's four-wicket haul on Saturday propelled Mumbai to a nine-wicket victory over Punjab in their final Ranji Trophy Elite Division league tie.


Mumbai players congratulate four-wicket hero Ankit Chavan during Day
4 of the Ranji Trophy match against Punjab at Wankhede Stadium on
Saturday. Pic/Atul Kamble


The result sent Punjab crashing out of the tournament while 39-time champions Mumbai secured top spot inu00a0 Group A with 25 points.u00a0

Mumbai, who already had a first innings lead of 204, dismissed Punjab for 330 in their second essay and then surged to the target, making 132 for one with more than 10 out of the 15 mandatory overs to spare at the Wankhede Stadium.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
Sports Ankit Chavan Mumbai victory Ranji Trophy Elite Division