Ajinkya Rahane’s dismal run of form in the Ranji Trophy 2019-20 continues as the right-handed batsman got dismissed by Abhimanyu Mithun on 1 run in the second innings of Mumbai vs Karnataka clash. The 31-year-old played for 17 deliveries before being trapped in front of the stumps by the Karnataka pace maestro. This was the second time in the match that Rahane was dismissed in single figures as he got caught off Ronit More in the first innings on seven as Karnataka bowled out a disappointing Mumbai side for just 194 runs. Prithvi Shaw Injures Left Shoulder During Mumbai vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy 2019-20 Match, New Zealand Tour With India ‘A’ Falls in Jeopardy.

Rahane’s dismal form continues in the New Year as the batsman was dismissed for yet another single-digit score in a Ranji Trophy match. This was the fifth time in six innings that Rahane has failed to reach double digits. The 31-year-old has been below par in his batting performances in recent times and since his 79 against Baroda in early December his scores are 9 vs Baroda, 5 & 8 vs Railways and now 7 & 1 against Karnataka. This poor display of form has raised some serious eyebrows over his place in the national team and Team India’s vice-captain needs to get his act together as quickly as possible. Shubman Gill 'Abuses' Umpire During Ranji Trophy 2019-20 Match Against Delhi After Being Given Out, Decision Overturned.

At Tea on Day 2, Mumbai leads Karnataka by 2 runs but need a miracle to post a par target as they are already struggling at 26/4. Sarfaraz Khan and Shams Mulani are on the crease and need to build an important partnership to get Mumbai back into the game as Prithwi Shaw looks unlikely to participate after injuring his shoulder. Abhimanyu Mithun has been the pick of Karnataka bowlers until now with the figures of 25/3.

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