Mumbai has claimed the Irani Cup 2024 title under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy, marking their first triumph in 27 years. The team secured this achievement by defeating Rest of India in Lucknow, despite the match ending in a draw.

A video surfaced online showing Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane being playfully made to dance by his teammates to the band music arranged for the occasion. Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan took hold of their captain's hands, encouraging him to join in, even as Rahane tried to excuse himself and watch his teammates dance in classic Mumbai style.

Check the scores and highlights from day 5 of the Mumbai vs Rest of India match being played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Ajinkya Rahane emphasized the importance of granting players freedom and confidence after leading Mumbai to win the Irani Cup, ending a 27-year drough

Mumbai’s last Irani Cup victory came 27 years ago during the 1997-98 season and since then the domestic powerhouse appeared in eight more finals without success, the last of which was in the 2015-16 s

Mumbai, added another chapter to its storied legacy by winning the Irani Cup for the 15th time against Rest of India (RoI) on Saturday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Mumbai’s last Irani Cup victory came during the 1997-98 season and since then, the domestic powerhouse appeared in eight more finals without success, the last of which was in the 2015-16 season.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is set to honor the Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai team for their victory in the recently concluded Irani Cup 2024. This historic win makes it Mumbai's first Irani Cup title in 27 years and their 15th overall.

It took 27 years for Mumbai to end their Irani Cup drought. “Special feeling, winning after 27 years feels amazing,” is how the captain Ajinkya Rahane would sum up Mumbai’s 15th Irani Cup triumph. And it hadn’t come easy.