Shardul Thakur continued his impressive form in the Ranji Trophy, strengthening his case for a return to India's Test squad. After a player-of-the-match performance against Meghalaya, where he claimed 4 wickets in both innings, including a hat-trick, Thakur delivered yet another match-defining spell. He picked up a 6-wicket haul, helping Mumbai gain a narrow yet crucial 14-run lead over Haryana.