Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s aspirations for victory were dashed once again as they faced a loss in the second innings against Mumbai. Pursuing a target of 327 runs, Kerala faced a significant setback, losing the match by 232 runs.
The team surrendered to Mumbai without putting up much of a fight, with only skipper Sanju Samson managing to remain unbeaten after scoring 16 runs. The entire Kerala lineup was bowled out for 94 runs, with Suresh Vishweshwar, who was set to bat at number 11, unable to contribute due to an injury, leading to Kerala conceding defeat when the ninth wicket fell.
Mumbai’s bowling attack, led by Shams Mulani with five wickets, along with Dhawal Kulkarni and Tanush Kotian taking two wickets each, played a crucial role in securing victory against Kerala. This marks Kerala’s first defeat of the season, with Mumbai posting scores of 251 and 319, while Kerala managed 244 and 94 in their two innings.
On the fourth day, Mumbai sealed Kerala’s fate without losing a wicket in the first hour of play. Rohan Kunnummal emerged as the top scorer for Kerala with 26 runs. With wickets falling at regular intervals on one end, Sanju Samson, coming in at number six, found himself with limited opportunities to make an impact in the match. The comprehensive victory for Mumbai underscores the challenges faced by Kerala in the game, highlighting areas for improvement as they continue their season.
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