Centurions Jay Bista and Siddhesh Lad (both 123) were akin to oxygen cylinders for hosts Mumbai in their Group 'C' encounter against Tripura at the Wankhede Stadium yesterday. Faced with a 77 for four situation, the duo helped Mumbai take a 226-run lead to finish Day Two at 421 for eight. Resuming on their overnight score of 77 for three, Lad joined Bista when Tripura's Manisankar Murasing sent back nightwatchman Karsh Kothari (1) off the very first ball of the day.

Mumbai's Siddhesh Lad (right) and Jay Bista take off for a run against Tripura in the Ranji Trophy tie at Wankhede Stadium yesterday. They put on 146 for the fifth wicket in a crunch game. Pic/Atul Kamble