Akshay Vadakar of Vidarbh. Photo Credit: RV Murthy
Mumbai has a legacy of a strong lower order, which removes the team, especially in large knockout games, through the history of the Ranji Trophy. While the all -rounders trio of Captain Akshay Wadkar Shams Mulani, Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian were cautious, his Mumbai counterpart hoped that Trio’s attempt to bat would not be much really trusted in the Ranji semifinal.
“We are cautious about their lower order. This is the strongest order among all the opponents we have faced so far. Not only last year’s final, even in the last match (quarter -finals against Haryana), we saw that the lower order dropped him out from 100 to seven to 300 after 300, ”Wadkar Sunday Sunday Said here. “A team with such a strong lower order is the most dangerous. We know about it and have planned accordingly.
While Sharadul & Co. stands long in crisis, they have been placed under the severe durace for not performing the top six for their ability. “This is often happening and our lower order has saved us 70-80 percent times. We are discussing this, “Rahane said.
“Top Order Cumming Goods always puts a team on top but no top orders intentionally. This happens and as a team, we are trying to improve ourselves. Many times there is a collapse after a strong start, but as a captain, I will take it as long as the team is sufficient for a given pitch. ,
Published – 17 February, 2025 03:03 AM IST
