Attrition rather than adventurism was the theme for most part at the Just Cricket Academy ground on Tuesday. Day One of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy semi-final against Uttar Pradesh was a classic case of thrust and parry, a true battle for honours on a cracking surface that challenged as well as rewarded patience, application and commitment to the cause.

If Mumbai, 260 for five at draw of stumps, emerged with their noses in front, it was primarily due to the industry of Yashasvi Jaiswal, the tall left-handed opener who brought up his second hundred in as many innings.