Mumbai, whose fielders dropped three chances to get rid of the 20-year-old, paid for some sloppy fielding as Mandeep pulled and drove his way to an unbeaten 102 at the end of day’s play. Mandeep, who came into the match with just 89 runs from five matches, was dropped on 67, 74 and 93.

Mumbai’s Ajinkya Rahane rues a chance offered by Punjab batsman (inset) Mandeep Singh at the Wankhede on Saturday. Pic/Atul Kamble