Mumbai did themselves a huge favour yesterday by taking a 46-run first innings lead over Saurashtra to ensure three points (if the game is drawn) in their Ranji Trophy Group 'A' game at Wankhede Stadium yesterday. Despite losing half the side for 175 at stumps on Day Three, the hosts took an overall lead of 221.

It was Shreyas Iyer, who helped Mumbai at a crucial time. First with ball. The part-time leg-spinner was introduced in the attack for the 117th over and he took only four balls to break the 41-run, ninth wicket stand between Chirag Jani and Chetan Sakariya. The alliance frustrated the Mumbai attack for 139 deliveries.