1997–98 Irani Cup

The 1997–98 Irani Cup match was played 30 September - 4 October 1997 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The reigning Ranji Trophy champions, Mumbai defeated the Rest of India by 54 runs.[1][2]

Sairaj Bahutule's match figures of 13/168 were only the second instance of a bowler taking 13-wickets in an Irani Cup match, after Anil Kumble in the 1992–93 Irani Cup.[3]

Scorecard

30 September - 4 October 1997
Scorecard
(H) Mumbai
v
473 (177.5 overs)
Jatin Paranjape 113
Anil Kumble 4/140 (57.5 overs)
279 (129.3 overs)
Nayan Mongia 78
Sairaj Bahutule 5/97 (49 overs)
93 (50 overs)
Amit Pagnis 22*
Anil Kumble 7/33 (17 overs)
233 (80.5 overs)
Aashish Kapoor (50)
Sairaj Bahutule 8/71 (31.5 overs)
Mumbai won by 54 runs
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Umpires: K Murali and Rangachari Vijayaraghavan
  • Mumbai won the toss and elected to bat.

References

  1. ^ "Irani Trophy | 1997/98 Irani Trophy | Live Score, Schedule, News". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ^ "Rediff On The NeT: Irani Trophy update". m.rediff.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  3. ^ "Irani Cup (Irani Trophy) Trophy bowling best figures match". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2024-01-03.