Maharashtra Vs Mumbai Live Score, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Arshin Kulkarni Departs After Brilliant Century

That big knock finally comes to an end. Arshin Kulkarni, fresh off his century, looks to push on but holes out to Shams Mulani, with Tushar Deshpande getting the breakthrough. A superb innings, and Maharashtra now look to build on the strong platform he’s left behind.

Maharashtra are cruising now, and Arshin Kulkarni has reached a brilliant milestone, unbeaten on 100 off 105, with 11 boundaries and two massive sixes. Prithvi Shaw fell just short for 71, trapped lbw by Musheer Khan, while skipper Gaikwad is steady at the other end on 34 off 35. Maharashtra are firmly in control, Kulkarni’s century setting the tone.

The runs are starting to flow now. Prithvi Shaw has shifted gears beautifully, unbeaten on 60 off 64, finding the fence eight times as he grows in confidence.

Arshin Kulkarni has been just as solid at the other end, moving to 50 from 57 with nine boundaries of his own. No wickets down, partnership thriving, and Maharashtra are firmly on track as this opening stand begins to boss the game.

Maharashtra are still in control at the top, keeping things tidy without taking unnecessary risks. Prithvi Shaw has moved on to 26 off 38, finding the fence four times while staying compact.

Arshin Kulkarni is right alongside him on 24 from 40, peppering the gaps and making sure the scoreboard keeps ticking. No wickets lost, and the opening stand is quietly doing its job.

Maharashtra have begun steadily, with no risks and no panic. Prithvi Shaw is taking his time at the top, unbeaten on 12 off 21, easing himself in. At the other end, Arshin Kulkarni looks the busier of the two, moving to 22 off 31 with five crisp boundaries. No wickets lost so far, the platform is being laid quietly as Maharashtra settle into their first innings.

Maharashtra have won the toss and have opted to bat.

Maharashtra (Playing XI): Arshin Kulkarni, Prithvi Shaw, Ankit Bawne, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rahul Tripathi, Satyajeet Bachhav, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Nikhil Naik(w), Vicky Ostwal, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Pradeep Dadhe

Mumbai (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Musheer Khan, Siddhesh Lad, Hardik Tamore(w), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Shardul Thakur(c), Chinmay Rajesh Sutar, Tushar Deshpande, Sylvester DSouza

• Fixture: Maharashtra vs Mumbai, Group C

• Series: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Round 5

• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

• Date: Saturday, 3 January 2026

• Time: 9:00 AM IST

Hello cricket fans! Welcome to the live coverage of the Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium on January 3. Stay tuned with us for the live score and real-time updates of the match.