Mumbai bounced back in style after the disappointment against Andhra to beat Punjab with a bonus point yesterday. And they did it in an unlikely fashion — through the efforts of opening batsman Akhil Herwadkar's off-spin.


Mumbai's part-time off-spinner Akhil Herwadkar in full throttle on the final day of the Ranji Trophy clash against Punjab at Wankhede Stadium yesterday. Pic/Suresh KK

The part-time spinner grabbed six wickets for 52 runs to bowl out Punjab for 403 in their second innings as Mumbai won by an innings and 12 runs to earn seven points on the final day of their Ranji Trophy tie at the Wankhede Stadium.