Mumbai vs Vidarbha Highlights, Ranji Trophy Final Day 5: MUM defeat VID by 169 runs to clinch title in thriller

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: The BCCI had been putting emphasis on players' participation in the Ranji Trophy, and the importance of the domestic tournament was further underlined by the presence of Rohit Sharma at the stadium on Day 3. He was seen chatting with Mumbai players; however, how he entered the dressing room – that too with a phone – remained a mystery.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Shreyas Iyer capitalized on the opportunity, displaying a noticeable shift in approach for a batter who had previously been under scrutiny. The change was evident from the outset, as Iyer kickstarted his innings with a lofted six over the head of Vidarbha pacer Aditya Thakare. His composed knock of 95 runs off 111 balls, adorned with 10 fours and three sixes, put Mumbai in command on Day 3

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Rising star Musheer Khan stole the show with a remarkable 135, further cementing his meteoric rise in cricket. Alongside him, Shreyas Iyer (95) and Ajinkya Rahane (73) also played pivotal roles, propelling Mumbai into a commanding position on day three of the match.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha. Akshay Vadkar's men are faced with a daunting task to chase down a mammoth 538-run target against Mumbai at their home, the Wankhede Stadium. Thanks to an incredible batting effort from Ajinkya Rahane's side in the second innings, they are now in the driver's seat to clinch the title; a record-extending 42nd, at that!

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Only two bowlers were bowled in the fourth innings on Day 3. Vidarbha openers Atharava Taide and Dhruv Shorey didn't show any signs of weakness in the two overs as they remained unbeaten with 10 runs on the scoreboard. It is going to be an uphill task for Vidarbha to chase the tall target in the next two days. VID 10/0 in 2 overs at stumps, need 528 runs to win

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Dhruv Shorey and Atharva Taide are in the middle to start the chase for Vidarbha. Shams Mulani has the ball in hand.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Yash Thakur takes the final wicket as Dhawal Kulkarni bags a duck in his final Ranji game. A massive target in front of Vidarbha now as they need 538 runs to win the Ranji Trophy. Excellent batting performances from Mumbai's middle order in this game. Musheer Khan hit a century, while Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane failed to get to the triple-digit mark. Mumbai 418 all out | Vidarbha need 538 runs to win

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Shams Mulani completes his half-century with a boundar. A solid knock from him and now he has Dhawal Kulkarani at the other end. Kulkarani will look to entertain the crowd in his final match. MUM 418/9 in 130 overs

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Aman Mokhade gets a wicket here as Tushar Deshpande departs for two. The tailender opted for a review but it turned out to be umpire's call as he took a long walk back towards the pavilion. MUM 410/9 in 128.4 overs

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: 400 up for Mumbai as Shams Mulani is putting up a fight with the bat here to stretch his team's massive lead. He is marching towards his half-century. MUM 402/8 in 126 overs

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Harsh Dubey gets his fifer as Tanush Kotian became his fifth victim here. The left-arm spinner broke the gritty stand to provide Vidarbha a crucial breakthrough. He has been the standout bowler for Vidarbha in the final. MUM 391/8 in 121.5 overs

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian contined to frustrate the Mumbai bowlers here after the Tea break. The duo has faced over 50 balls here. MUM 373/7 in 119 overs

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Umesh Yadav and Harsh Dubey continued to hold their ends with the ball but Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian are putting up a fight here. MUM 365/7 in 115 overs

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: A couple of tidy overs after the Tea break. Two runs came off the last two. Mumbai will look extend their lead over 500 to get some extra safety cushion. MUM 359/7 in 112 overs

OUT! Musheer Khan's marathon knock comes to an end. It was kind of similar to how he was dismissed by Dubey in the first innings. He was guilty of taking his front foot across the line, wanted to flick it but missed it altogether to get trapped right in front. But what an innings this has been. That will also be Tea on Day 3. Musheer walks back to a standing ovation for 136.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Bowled! An absolute corker of a delivery from Yash Thakur. It pitches around middle, moves away ever so slightly to beat Hardik Tamore's bat and rattles onto his off stump.

OUT! Shreyas Iyer won't get his century. He wanted to reach there with a big shot. The ball was in the slot outside the off stump but he fails to make a good connection. The ball lands straight to the long off fielder, who makes no mistake. Iyer is out on 95.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Century for Musheer Khan! His second first-class century in just three matches. What a start for the young cricketer. A double ton in the quarterfinal, a half-century in the semis and now a century in the finals.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: Another dominating session for Mumbai. They have scored 121 runs in 35 overs at the loss of just one wicket. Mumbai are 262/3, leading Vidarbha by 381 runs at Lunch on Day 3. Shreyas Iyer is batting on 68 while Musheer is unbeaten on 86.

FOUR! Wow, what a delivery that was from Dubey. It turned, got the outside edge of Iyer's bat but unfortunately, went between the keeper and slip and into the boundary. Not the way he would have liked to but Iyer won't complain, it's a half-century off 61 balls.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs VID: It is about going through the motions now for Vidarbha. Musheer Khan and Shreyas Iyer are showing no signs of letting up and Vidarbha, with a bowler short, doesn't seem to have any answer Their only hope might be the second new ball which will be due in four overs now.

Musheer Khan and Shreyas Iyer are going strong after the fall of captain Ajinkya Rahane's wicket. They have taken Mumbai's lead over 300 now. Will the though of declaration even cross Mumbai's mind now? It ideally shouldn't. There is a lot of time in this match.

SIX! Full and straight and Shreyas Iyer doesn't hold back. He lets his hands do the talking. A full swing of the arms but not for a moment did Iyer lose his shape. A straight six to announce his arrival.

OUT! Edged and taken! Ajinkya Rahane walks. This is the fifth time he has fallen to a left-arm spinner in the last few Ranji games. Dubey with an absolute peach of a delivery here. Vidarbha needed something special and Dubey provided one. It pitched on off stump, turned enough with bounce, kissed Rahane's bat and rested into the keeper's gloves. Rahane is out for 73.

A solid start from Ahinkya Rahane. He left the good balls from Umesh Yadav and punched it for a four when the opportunity was there. Vidarbha need to strike early if they want to make a comeback in this contest.