Mumbai's middle-order resilience, led by captain Ajinkya Rahane's unbeaten 86, rescued the team from 37 for three to 237 for four against Rest of India in the Irani Cup. Key partnerships with Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan established Mumbai's strong position as play ended early due to bad light.

Ajinkya Rahane's unbeaten 86 anchored Mumbai to 237/4 on a rain-curtailed opening day of the Irani Cup, supported by Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan.

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane concentrated hard as his unbeaten 86 off 197 balls took Mumbai to 237 for four against Rest of India on a weather-curtailed opening day of the Irani Cup. The veteran of 5000 plus runs in 85 Tests,

Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan hit fifties as Mumbai recovered from early trouble to head to Stumps at 237 for 4. Captain Rahane will be looking to make it big and start the domestic season on a high.

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane concentrated hard as his unbeaten 86 off 197 balls took Mumbai to 237 for four against Rest of India on a weather-curtailed opening day of the Irani Cup.

Shreyas Iyer (57 off 84 balls) and Sarfaraz Khan (54 batting, 88 balls) were tad a more adventurous in trying to get a move on in the 68 overs of play possible on Tuesday.

Shreyas and Sarfaraz (54*) hit fifties after the Ranji champions were rocked by the Rest of India pacer on Day 1

Three early wickets from Mukesh had Mumbai rattling before Rahane, Shreyas and Safaraz took the team to 237 for 4

Veteran batter, Ajinkya Rahane remains unbeaten on 89 for Mumbai as his gritty knock and fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan give Mumbai a sizeable score at stumps on Day 1.

Ajinkya Rahane's unbeaten 86 anchored Mumbai to 237/4 on a rain-curtailed opening day of the Irani Cup, supported by Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan.