Despite the absence of skipper Aditya Tare and main players, Mumbai, led by Suryakumar Yadav, managed to earn three vital points by virtue of a first innings lead in a drawn Ranji Trophy Group 'C' encounter at Indore yesterday. Resuming on their overnight score of 415 for eight, last season's runners-up Mumbai added 25 runs before being bowled out for 440. MP's Naman Ojha followed his first innings century (180) with a patient 38-run knock in the second to secure a draw for his side.

Mumbai's Jay Bista (extreme left), Suryakumar Yadav (with a ball in hand), Siddhesh Lad and Akhil Herwadkar during a practice session at the Brabourne Stadium last year. Pic/Suresh Karkera