Mumbai’s out-of-favour Test batsman Shreyas Iyer overcame a three-year first-class century drought with a 142 (12x4, 4x6) against Maharashtra on Day Two of their Group ‘A’ Ranji Trophy match at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Bandra-Kurla Complex ground on Saturday.

At one point it looked like another frustrating day for the visiting team as the hosts reached 441 in their first essay. But Maharashtra skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (80 not out, 12x4, 1x6) and opener Sachin Dhas (59 not out, 7x4, 1x6) appeared determined as they posted 142-1 at stumps, though they are still trailing by 173 runs. 
Both Gaikwad and Dhas failed to open their accounts in the first innings, but the way they countered the Shardul Thakur-led attack, it will be interesting to see how far they continue with the same approach today.