The Mumbai Cricket Team versus Pondicherry Cricket Team match in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Elite Group D appears to have been quite a thriller. Mumbai ran away with the game through a sensational all-round show to thrash Pondicherry by an innings and 222 runs. In this post, we cover the Mumbai Cricket Team vs Pondicherry Cricket Team match scorecard, to read through key bowlers, batsmen, team performances and that is followed by a detailed match summary.
📊 Mumbai Cricket Team vs Pondicherry Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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Mumbai Cricket Team: 1st innings
The Mumbai batting then proved too strong for them in the first innings with Siddhesh Lad and Akash Anand hitting half-centuries. Here’s the breakdown:
Batting Scorecard – Mumbai Cricket Team
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Mhatre | 35 | 34 | 4 | 2 |
| Musheer Khan | 84 | 102 | 11 | 0 |
| Akhil Herwadkar | 86 | 188 | 11 | 0 |
| Siddhesh Lad | 170 | 285 | 19 | 4 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 67 | 113 | 6 | 1 |
| Akash Anand (not out) | 107* | 122 | 8 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | 56 | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Shams Mulani (not out) | 13* | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 630/5 declared | 147 overs | — | — |
Key Highlights of Mumbai’s First Innings
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Siddhesh Lad struck impressive 170 runs to steady the innings.
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Akash Anand was the undefeated batsman on 107, proving his batting abilities.
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Mumbai set a huge total, 630/5 declared.
Pondicherry Cricket Team 1st Innings
In reply, Pondicherry found it tough against Mumbai’s bowlers to be bowled out for 132 runs. Here’s the scorecard:
Batting Scorecard – Pondicherry Cricket Team (1st Innings)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neyan Kangayan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ajay Rohera | 14 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| Santosh Ratnaparkhe | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Anand Bais | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohit Kale | 53 | 105 | 6 | 0 |
| Sagar Udeshi | 20 | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Siddhant Addhatrao | 23 | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Aman Khan | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Jayant Yadav | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Sabhay Chadha | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Abin Mathew (not out) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 132 all out | 47.2 overs | — | — |
From Pondicherry’s First Innings
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Mohit Kale was top scorer with 53, but could not prevent his side from defeat.
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Pondicherry failed to forge partnerships, with their batsmen throwing away their wickets.
Bowling – Mumbai Cricket Team
Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shardul Thakur | 9.2 | 33 | 3 |
| Tanush Kotian | 9.2 | 33 | 3 |
| Tushar Deshpande | – | – | – |
| Shams Mulani | – | – | – |
2ND INNINGS PONDICHERRY CRICKET TEAM – FOLLOW ON
Sent in to follow on, Pondicherry made a better fight of it but still couldn’t reach the target, dismissed for 276 in their second innings. Here’s the scorecard:
Batting Scorecard – Pondicherry Cricket Team (2nd Innings)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neyan Kangayan | 42 | 67 | 7 | 0 |
| Ajay Rohera | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Paras Ratnaparkhe | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohit Kale | 35 | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Anand Bais | 8 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Siddhant Addhatrao | 54 | 60 | 9 | 0 |
| Aman Khan | 86 | 44 | 6 | 8 |
| Jayant Yadav | 32 | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 276 all out | 53.3 overs | — | — |
Pondicherry’s Innings Highlights Beyond the Boundaries
Pondicherry imposed a stellar display with the bat in both innings.
And Aman Khan once again came to the party and played with his whole heart, scoring a vital 86 runs.
Pondicherry were all out for 276, as an innings of resistance from Aman Khan was not enough to save them from defeat.
📌 Final Result – Mumbai Cricket Team vs Pondicherry Cricket Team Final Match Scorecard
Mumbai Cricket Team
The Mumbaikars turned in a professional display to win by an innings and 222 runs. Mumbai’s all-round superiority with the bat and ball yielded a comprehensive win, having posted a mammoth 630/5 declared. Siddhesh Lad was the top scorer as he hit 170 and played a major role in Mumbai amassing such a huge first innings score.
Though Aman Khan’s valiant fight in the 2nd innings, Pondicherry fell short of Mumbai’s bowlling attack. Mumbai’s bowlers, featuring Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian seized the initiative and sealed the win in their fourth innings.
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🎯 Key Performers
| Team | Top Scorer | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Siddhesh Lad – 170 | Shardul Thakur – 3 wickets |
| Pondicherry | Aman Khan – 86 | Sabhay Chadha – 2 wickets |
🏅 Player of the Match
Siddhesh Lad for his brilliant 170 in Mumbai’s first innings.
📌 Conclusion
Mumbai defeated Pondicherry by an innings and 222 runs in the Mumbai Cricket Team vs Pondicherry Cricket Team match. The Mumbai Cricket Team came up with an all around effort, good batting from Siddhesh Lad / Akash Anand and brilliant Bowling by Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian. Pondicherry Cricket Team put up a good fight, with Aman Khan leading the charge but they were no match to Mumbai.
Mumbai Cricket Team vs Pondicherry Cricket Team match scorecard shows Mumbai’s cricketing prowess and how they achieved a dominating win in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26.
