The Maharashtrian derby — Mumbai versus Maharashtra — Group ‘A’ Ranji Trophy game to be played at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Bandra-Kurla Complex ground from today will witness a tight contest, reckons Mumbai pacer Shardul Thakur.  

Though defending champions Mumbai suffered an outright defeat to Baroda in their opening game in Baroda a few days ago, Thakur is confident that the Ajinkya Rahane-led outfit will bounce back and expects India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav to play his “natural game” to strengthen the hosts’ batting order.