Ajinkya Rahane's recent performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy have helped him make a statement before the next IPL season with the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Mumbai stormed into the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semi-finals with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Vidarbha. Ajinkya Rahane's explosive 84 and Prithvi Shaw's rapid 49 propelled Mumbai past Vidarbha's challenging 221.

While the batters of Team India on the Australia tour are struggling to play big innings, on the other hand, Ajinkya Rahane, who was once called the troubleshooter of Team India's Test team, is creating a stir in domestic cricket.

Out-of-favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane's explosive fifty capped Mumbai's stunning six-wicket victory over Vidarbha and their entry into the semifinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.

Ajinkya Rahane's magnificent 84 and Suryansh Shedge's explosive 36 propelled Mumbai to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarterfinals. Chasing 222, Rahane's classy innings and Shedge's late blitz overshadowed Prithvi Shaw's quickfire 49 and Shivam Dube's crucial 37.

Ahead of the IPL 2025, Ajinkya Rahane could emerge as a dark horse for KKR's captaincy slot. Ajinkya Rahane has secured the fourth spot on the list of highest run-scorers in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024

Mumbai's powerful batting secures victory over Vidarbha in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarterfinal, setting up semifinal clash with Baroda.