Sarfaraz Khan unbeaten on 139 as Mumbai build 258-run Ranji lead

Sarfaraz Khan was unbeaten on 139 as Mumbai took a 258-run first-innings lead over Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy match at the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur.

The 28-year-old hit 18 fours in a 213-ball innings that carried Mumbai to 398 for four at stumps on the second day. It was his 18th century in first-class cricket and followed a one-run outing against Chandigarh in Mumbai’s previous Ranji fixture.

Mumbai had earlier bowled out Himachal Pradesh for 140, with Tushar Deshpande taking four wickets. Captain Siddhesh Lad made 87 and Musheer Khan scored 57 before Sarfaraz and wicketkeeper-batter Akash Anand took charge.

Anand was unbeaten on 58 as the pair put on an unbroken 176 for the fifth wicket. Sarfaraz, who has played six Tests since his debut in 2024, last appeared for India in November that year. Mumbai will resume at 398 for four, with Sarfaraz and Anand at the crease.