Mumbai has claimed the Irani Cup 2024 title under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy, marking their first triumph in 27 years. The team secured this achievement by defeating Rest of India in Lucknow, despite the match ending in a draw.

Check the scores and highlights from day 5 of the Mumbai vs Rest of India match being played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane emphasized the importance of giving players 'freedom' and 'confidence' as Mumbai were awarded Rs 1-crore by the Mumbai Cricket Association for their historic Irani Cup triumph.

Ajinkya Rahane emphasized the importance of granting players freedom and confidence after leading Mumbai to win the Irani Cup, ending a 27-year drought. The Mumbai Cricket Association rewarded the team with Rs 1 crore.

While the RoI side has clinched the title 30 times across 62 previous appearances, Mumbai remain the most successful Ranji Trophy team to earn the prestigious title.

Mumbai’s last Irani Cup victory came during the 1997-98 season and since then, the domestic powerhouse appeared in eight more finals without success, the last of which was in the 2015-16 season.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is preparing to honor the Ajinkya Rahane -led Team Mumbai team for their recent Irani Cup triumph. This marks the team's first victory in this prestigious tournament in 27 years. The felicitation ceremony will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, as confirmed by MCA President Ajinkya Naik.

It took 27 years for Mumbai to end their Irani Cup drought. “Special feeling, winning after 27 years feels amazing,” is how the captain Ajinkya Rahane would sum up Mumbai’s 15th Irani Cup triumph.