Tanush Kotian's 114 not out steers Mumbai to their 15th Irani Cup title after 27 years. Mumbai, facing pressure after being reduced to 171/8, saw a game-changing partnership between Kotian and Mohit Avasthi.

The Mumbai Cricket Association will felicitate the Ajinkya Rahane-led side in a ceremony after it clinched its first Irani Cup in 27 years.

While the RoI side has clinched the title 30 times across 62 previous appearances, Mumbai remain the most successful Ranji Trophy team to earn the prestigious title.

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, 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.

Mumbai 537 (Sarfaraz 222*, Rahane 97, Mukesh 5-110) and 329 for 8 decl (Kotian 114*, Shaw 76, Saransh 6-121) drew with Rest of India 416 (Abhimanyu 191, Jurel 93, Kotian 3-101)

Tanush Kotian's all-round performance in the Irani Cup 2024 has been remarkable. He scored 64 and a century, batting at number eight, a first in Irani Cup history. His contributions with the ball, claiming 3/101,

Mumbai held Rest of India to a draw after securing a first-innings lead in Lucknow. Ajinkya Rahane's men went on to win the domestic trophy for the 15th time, first triumph since the 1997-98 season.

Young all-rounder Tanush Kotian has made a significant impact in the ongoing Irani Cup 2024 match. After scoring an impressive 64 off 124 balls in the first innings, Kotian smoked a fine century in his second outing with the bat.