A wobbly start to their Ranji Trophy season notwithstanding, Mumbai found late momentum as they were the third team from Group A to make the quarter-finals. It took them eight league games to figure out their batting and bowling combinations. But they are still to find a solution for poor catching.

Sachin Tendulkar walks into bat during Mumbai’s practice session at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. (inset) Captain Ajit Agarkar at nets.