The Mumbai vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy quarter-final remains evenly balanced after three days at the MCA-BKC ground. A spirited 89-run ninth-wicket stand between Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande helped Mumbai stretch their lead and set Karnataka a target of 325. In reply, Karnataka reached 113-2, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 60

Speedsters Avasthi (4-27) and Deshpande (4-33) dismantle Karnataka for 173 on Day 2 after hosts folded for 120 on first day; Shardul Thakur & Co are 189-2 at stumps, leading by 136 runs