Siddhesh Lad turned Friday into a historical bash, scoring an unbeaten 102 against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy! This made him the third Mumbai batter to hit five centuries in a season, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar. Alongside Suved Parkar, who added 53, they helped Mumbai reach 266 for 5, leading by 45 runs at day's end.
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EnglishQuick rundown
- 1.Lad becomes the third Mumbai batter to rack up five or more centuries in a Ranji season.
- 2.Unbeaten 102 off 178 with a fourth consecutive century this season keeps Mumbai on top.
- 3.A 130-run sixth-wicket stand with Suved Parkar steadies the chase.
- 4.Son of coach Dinesh Lad, he credits Mumbai Cricket Association's faith after returning from Goa.
- 5.Mumbai's Ranji glory is the immediate goal; Lad's India dream still alive.