Mumbai’s last Irani Cup victory came during the 1997-98 season and since then, the domestic powerhouse appeared in eight more finals without success, the last of which was in the 2015-16 season.

Mumbai produced another robust performance against the Rest of India, which saw the defending Ranji Trophy champions take a vital first-innings lead of 121 runs en route their first win in Irani Cup since 1997-98.

Spinners dominate as Mumbai takes control against Rest of India in the Irani Cup match at Ekana Cricket Stadium.

A sudden middle-order collapse triggered by spinners Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian put Mumbai on the verge of an Irani Cup win despite Abhimanyu Easw

While the RoI side has clinched the title 30 times across 61 previous appearances, Mumbai remain the most successful Ranji Trophy team to earn the prestigious title.

Abhimanyu Easwaran fell agonizingly short of a double century, dismissed for 191, while Dhruv Jurel also missed his century as Rest of India fought hard against Mumbai's massive total in the Irani Cup 2024 clash.

Abhimanyu Easwaran's resilient innings of 191 for Rest of India in the 2024 Irani Cup ended just nine runs short of a double century, alongside Dhruv Jurel's 93. Their efforts helped recover from early wickets but Mumbai's bowlers eventually turned the tide,