After a disappointing game against Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) last week, defending champions Mumbai bounced back strongly, first by bowling out Meghalaya for a mere 86 and then securing a lead of 127 runs with eight wickets in hand at stumps on Day One of their must-win Elite Group ‘A’ match at the MCA-BKC ground on Thursday.

Unlike the game against J&K, Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane opted to bowl first and the decision paid dividends as Mumbai pacers Shardul Thakur (4-43), Mohit Avasthi (3-27) and Sylvester D’Souza (2-14) bundled out Meghalaya inside 25 overs before lunch.