Young all-rounder Tanush Kotian has made a remarkable impact in the ongoing Irani Cup 2024 match between Mumbai and Rest of India at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
He for the first time stroked a disciplined 64 in the first inning’s for Mumbai followed by a great jugged knock of 114 in the second and final batting inning. Thanks to him, Mumbai amassed a substantial 329/8. Kotian’s century which came in partnership with Mohit Avasthi (51* off 93 balls) witnessed a dramatic turn about from 171/8 at one stage. They have added unbroken 158 runs for ninth wicket partnership.
Kneedow, who is now electorally an MP, was starved of batting opportunities for But even against Mumbai’s second string outfit. Kotian has emerged as a surprise package with the bat. Test top order batsman who is primarily recognised for his right pretty bosom arm off break with an attacking style here.
The batsman reached the three-figure mark during the second session of the last day. Lest few hours of play were left and Mumbai was well in sight of defeating losses either one or two days in any form.
Besides scoring runs, which Tanush Kotian did with such a passion that accolades are never-ending, Kotian also had success with the ball. Undoubtedly the only bright spot for a Mumbai bowler in the first innings, he ended with 3/101. This achievement put Rest of India at 416 runs as they were able to get rid of Rest of India and in this way added to Mumbai (537 in the first innings) lead as the match wore on.
Mumbai did further advertisement for their score till it was 450 discredited largely to Kotian’s all-round endeavors. Shortly afterwards both captains were in agreement to call it a day and consequently the match was drawn.
By virtue of the first-innings lead, Mumbai were crowned champions leading to a 15th title in the Irani Cup. It has taken them a long period of 27 years since October, 1990 to achieve this.
Tanush Kotian shines in Irani Cup 2024, scores a fifty and century while batting at No.8 for Mumbai | Parami News
