The Mumbai vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy quarter-final remains evenly balanced after three days at the MCA-BKC ground. A spirited 89-run ninth-wicket stand between Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande helped Mumbai stretch their lead and set Karnataka a target of 325. In reply, Karnataka reached 113-2, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 60

Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur expects a hard-fought contest against a strong Karnataka side when the two domestic heavyweights clash in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final at the MCA-BKC ground. Returning after injury, Thakur said both teams are experienced in knockouts, while Mumbai are hopeful of Sarfaraz Khan recovering from illness