Mumbai scored 386 & 181, and Jammu & Kashmir replied with 325 in the first innings and were 21/1 in the second at Day 3 close, giving them a nail-biting finish.
Mumbai’s first innings total of 386 was built on steady contributions, setting a solid foundation. However J&K fought back with a strong first-innings 325, helped by experienced campaigners and sharp bowling from Auqib Nabi, who picked up five wickets in the second innings to reduce Mumbai to 181.
With 222 runs still to get when play ended, J&K remain on the front foot in their chase. Mumbai’s second innings collapse allowed momentum to shift, and J&K now have the better position as the match moves into its final day.
With the pressure of an away game at Srinagar, Mumbai will have to gather themselves in a hurry and bank on depth and experience to stifle in the last session. J&K, on the other hand, will be supported by the turnaround and will look to add to their margin and hunt down the target for a maiden home triumph.
With both sides demonstrating phases of dominance, the match is likely to be a nail-biter. An outstanding performance may still tip the balance in either way.
