Dhawal Kulkarni ensured he made a noticeable contribution in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy campaign. The lanky medium pacer lived up to his potential, claiming five wickets — his first in the season — against Services as 39-time champions Mumbai entered their 44th Ranji Trophy final yesterday. Mumbai will play the final (January 26 to 30) at the Wankhede Stadium against Saurashtra.

Mumbai’s Dhawal Kulkarni (second from left) celebrates a wicket with teammates at the Palam Air Force Ground in New Delhi yesterday. PIC/Rajeev Tyagi