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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Mumbai takes on Haryana in Group D battle

The Group D table-toppers meet at the Sharad Pawar Academy ground on Monday.

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Mumbai and Haryana, both unbeaten in Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Group D, face off at the Sharad Pawar Academy ground. Sportstar reported that Mumbai leads by one point.

Key takeaways

  • Mumbai and Haryana are the Group D table-toppers in Ranji Trophy 2026-27.
  • Sportstar reported both teams beat Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh in their first two matches.
  • Mumbai has two bonus points from two wins; Haryana has one.
  • Tushar Deshpande and Mohit Avasthi have been clinical with the new ball for Mumbai.
  • Haryana will play without Anshul Kamboj in its pace attack.

Mumbai takes on Haryana at the Sharad Pawar Academy ground on Monday in Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Group D. Sportstar reported that both teams are table-toppers after comprehensive victories over Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh in their opening two matches.

Why it matters

Mumbai leads Haryana by one point because it collected two bonus points from two wins, while Haryana collected one. Sportstar said Ankit Kumar’s side is a point adrift of the defending domestic powerhouse. Haryana has played both matches at home, so this is its first significant test of the season.

History and context

The fixture brings back memories of two famous encounters. The first was the epic 1990-91 Ranji Trophy final at the Wankhede Stadium. The second was the 2013-14 league fixture at Lahli, remembered as Sachin Tendulkar’s last domestic match. Sportstar noted that neither encounter is likely to have much bearing on Monday’s proceedings.

Mumbai’s form

Tushar Deshpande and Mohit Avasthi have been clinical for Mumbai in the opening two games. The new-ball pairing has unsettled batters, with Deshpande exploiting pace and Avasthi generating movement. Sportstar reported their form has made Shardul Thakur’s absence hardly felt. The batting is deep, with Divyaansh Saxena and Angkrish Raghuvanshi opening and each top-six specialist registering at least one substantial score.

Competition background

The Ranji Trophy is an annual domestic first-class championship organised by the BCCI. The 2026-27 season is the 92nd edition and runs from 11 October 2026 to 3 March 2027, with Jammu and Kashmir as defending champions.

What happens next

Haryana must find a way to blunt Mumbai’s pace attack without Anshul Kamboj. Sportstar said much will depend on whether its pace bowlers can put Mumbai’s formidable batting line-up under sustained pressure and make a contest of it.

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