Mumbai ended a 27-year wait and lifted the 2024 Irani Cup at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Following the victory, Mumbai and India

"Been a long, long wait Mumbai (27 years), but we got our hands on the prize. The feeling is amazing within the group, we're proud beyond words! Congrats to everyone on winning the Irani Cup," Shreyas Iyer wrote.

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, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, clinched its first Irani Cup in 27 years, showcasing exceptional 'khadoos' cricket. Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten 222

Saransh Jain’s two quick wickets hinted at a very interesting last day’s play. Tanush Kotian, the reliable allrounder, then found Mohit Avasthi for company as the duo’s record partnership ensured Mumbai lay its hands on the Irani Cup after a gap of 27 years.

The last time Mumbai won the Irani Cup – on the same day in 1997 – Sairaj Bahutule had played a heroic role in the victory as an allrounder.

LUCKNOW: Mumbai, added another chapter to its storied legacy by winning the Irani Cup for the 15th time against Rest of India (RoI) on Saturday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Tanush Kotian’s gritty unbeaten hundred laced Mumbai’s 15th Irani Cup victory which was sealed by virtue of their first innings lead over Rest Of India on the fifth and final day here on Saturday.

No.8 Kotian’s 114* sealed a draw versus Rest of India on the final day; Ranji champions won on the basis of first innings lead

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.

Mumbai's Tanush Kotian shines in Irani Cup victory, impressing as an allrounder and catching the eye of national selectors.