Musheer Khan achieves rare double after 35 years as Mumbai dominate Haryana in Ranji Trophy

Musheer Khan’s Century and Six-Wicket Haul Put Mumbai in Control Against Haryana

Mumbai all-rounder Musheer Khan produced a match-defining performance against Haryana in their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Elite Group D clash at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in BKC, Mumbai. The 21-year-old struck a composed first-innings century and then claimed six wickets with his left-arm spin, helping Mumbai build a commanding lead and enforce the follow-on.

Musheer’s achievement is notable not only for its impact on the match but also for its place in Mumbai’s cricket history. He became the first Mumbai player in the 21st century to score a first-class hundred and take at least five wickets in the same match—a rare all-round double last achieved by a Mumbai cricketer more than three decades ago.

Musheer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi Lead Mumbai to 430

After Mumbai were asked to make the most of their first-innings opportunity, Musheer provided the innings with both stability and acceleration. He scored 109 from 185 deliveries, demonstrating patience against Haryana’s attack before turning his start into a valuable century.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi was equally influential, making 114 from 180 balls. Their hundreds helped Mumbai reach 430, giving the hosts a strong platform in a contest where a substantial first-innings total could put the opposition under immediate pressure.

Musheer’s innings also continued a promising run of form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. He made 65 from 149 balls in his first appearance and followed it with 57 from 137 in his second. His latest century, therefore, marked a third consecutive substantial contribution with the bat—an encouraging sign of consistency for a young player still establishing himself in senior domestic cricket.

Left-Arm Spin Triggers Haryana’s Collapse

Musheer carried his influence into the second innings, using his left-arm spin to dismantle Haryana’s batting order. He finished with six wickets for 85 runs from 31 overs, repeatedly breaking partnerships and preventing the visitors from building a response to Mumbai’s total.

He struck early on Day 2, removing openers Ankit Kumar, who made 35, and Himanshu Rana, who scored 27. On Day 3, Musheer dismissed Dheeru Singh for 45, ending a 94-run partnership for the third wicket and shifting momentum back towards Mumbai.

The spinner then worked through the lower order, sending Yashvardhan Dalal and Parth Vats back to the pavilion before trapping Aman Kumar leg before wicket for a duck. That final dismissal completed his six-wicket haul and left Haryana struggling to keep pace with Mumbai’s first-innings score.

Nishant Sindhu offered the strongest resistance, finishing unbeaten on 105. But despite his century, he received limited support as Haryana’s innings fell apart. The visitors slipped from 238 for five to 239 for eight, losing three wickets for the addition of just one run in eight deliveries.

Tanush Kotian also played an important role with the ball, taking three wickets for 70 runs, while Shams Mulani claimed one for 62. Together, Mumbai’s bowlers restricted Haryana to 270, handing the home side a 160-run first-innings lead.

Mumbai Enforce the Follow-On

With a substantial advantage secured, Mumbai enforced the follow-on and sent Haryana back to bat. The visitors again found themselves under pressure, losing two wickets for 54 by stumps on Day 3. Tanush and Musheer each picked up a wicket in the second innings, leaving Mumbai firmly in control as the match moved towards its next stage.

Haryana’s immediate challenge is to avoid further early losses and build partnerships around the remaining batters. Sindhu’s first-innings hundred showed that resistance is possible, but the team will need a more sustained effort to erase the deficit and make Mumbai work for victory.

A Rare Milestone in Mumbai Cricket

Musheer’s century-and-five-wicket performance places him among a select group of Mumbai players to achieve the feat in first-class cricket. He is the sixth Mumbai cricketer to record the milestone in the Ranji Trophy, joining a distinguished list that spans several generations.

• Madan Raiji against Maharashtra at Bombay, 1947-48
• Dattu Phadkar against Madras at Madras, 1948-49
• Vinoo Mankad against Madras at Bombay, 1953-54
• Polly Umrigar against Maharashtra at Pune, 1957-58
• Ravi Shastri against Madhya Pradesh at Indore, 1990-91
• Musheer Khan against Haryana at Mumbai, 2026-27

Ravi Shastri was the most recent Mumbai player to achieve the double, doing so against Madhya Pradesh in the 1990-91 season. Musheer’s performance ends a wait of roughly 35 years for another Mumbai cricketer to combine a first-class century with a five-wicket haul in the same match.

What Musheer’s Performance Could Mean for His Season

One standout display does not determine a player’s future, but Musheer’s contribution offers several encouraging indicators: reliable batting across multiple innings, the ability to occupy the crease, and the skill to influence a match with the ball. His performance also highlights the value of genuine all-rounders in domestic cricket, where long spells and demanding batting conditions test a player’s versatility.

For Mumbai, the immediate prediction is straightforward: they enter the next phase of the match with a significant advantage, supported by a large first-innings lead and early wickets in Haryana’s second attempt. The visitors still have an opportunity to resist, but they must produce a far stronger batting effort to change the direction of the contest.

For Musheer, the Haryana match is a major marker in an increasingly promising Ranji Trophy campaign. His century, six-wicket haul and growing consistency make him one of the players to watch as the season progresses—and a compelling example of how a young all-rounder can shape a first-class match in both innings.