Opener Wasim Jaffer struck a solid 139 to give Mumbai the edge in their Ranji Trophy league match against Saurashtra at Mumbai.

Replying to Saurashtra's not-insignificant total, Mumbai batsmen ensured that their side took the the vital first-innings lead in a match that looks to be heading for a draw. Along with Vinayak Mane, Jaffer put on 135 runs for the first wicket and then shared more good partnerships with K More and Amol Muzumdar.

Jaffer fell as the third wicket, having made 139 off 218 balls, with 15 fours and one six. Muzumdar remained unbeaten at stumps on 87 off 173 balls, with eight fours. His knock took Mumbai to a total of 384/6 at the close of play. Vinod Kambli, lower down the order, struck a brisk 42 off 37 balls and gave good support to Muzumdar.

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