Jaiswal saves Mumbai with 156, maiden FC wicket against Rajasthan

Yashasvi Jaiswal rescued Mumbai from an innings defeat and claimed his first first-class wicket as his side salvaged a draw with Rajasthan in a Group D Ranji Trophy match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday. Mumbai, after posting 254 in the first innings, were forced to bat out the final day following Rajasthan’s mammoth 617 for 6 declared, but Jaiswal’s unbeaten 156 in the fourth innings ensured the teams shook hands.

Rajasthan’s reply to Mumbai’s 254 was anchored by allrounder Deepak Hooda, who compiled a commanding 248 off 335 balls. Kartik Sharma supported with a fluent 139, and their partnerships propelled Rajasthan to a 363-run first-innings lead before they declared. Mumbai began their second innings 89 without loss at the close of day three and, thanks to Jaiswal’s counterattacking innings of 156 off 174 balls that included 18 fours and a six, reached 269 for 3 and preserved the draw.

Jaiswal’s contribution was twofold. Bowling part-time leg-spin, he removed Hooda in the third over of his stint to register his maiden first-class wicket, dismissing the batter two runs short of 250. The wicket came in Jaiswal’s 47th first-class match. With the bat, he...