Day 4 report: Doughty challengers Gujarat – aiming for their maiden title – were on Friday set a 312-run winning target by record champions Mumbai in the 83rd Ranji Trophy cricket final here. After Gujarat dismissed Mumbai for 411 in their second innings, openers Priyank Kirit Panchal (34 not out) and Samit Gohel (8 not out) were at the crease when the umpires called it a day – with the second-time finalists, at 47-0, requiring 265 runs to win the coveted title. [caption id=“attachment_3203740” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Parthiv Patel and Aditya Tare, captain of Gujarat and Mumbai respectively. PTI/AFP[/caption] Earlier, seasoned all-rounder Abhishek Nayar (91) and captain Aditya Tare (69) propped up Mumbai, who are bidding to extend their record haul of 41 Ranji Trophy titles. Resuming the day at 208-3, Mumbai failed to put up a strong partnership throughout the day. They were driven by the individual brilliance of Nayar and Tare. The first wicket of the day was overnight batsman Suryakumar Yadav (49), with the former captain scoring barely four runs in the morning. Incoming batsman Siddesh Lad too didn’t last long, falling at an individual score of 15 when he was caught by Chirag Gandhi off left-arm medium pacer R.P. Singh. At 270-5, walked in left-hander Nayar but soon Tare, who scored his 17th fifty in first-class cricket, lost his wicket – a LBW verdict in favour of Hardik Patel. Tare’s knock was studded with 12 fours. After the captain’s wicket, Nayar decided to take the attack to the opposition, even as his partners kept changing regularly. Nayar used the long range shots to good effect, launching five fours and five sixes as he waged a lone battle against Gujarat in his 31st fifty. Balwinder Singh Sandhu (20) and Vishal Dabholkar (12) did their best to support Nayar, who was the last batsman to the dismissed, with R.P. Singh getting a LBW decision. For Gujarat, medium pacer Chintan Gaja took six wickets for 121 runs, adding Sandhu, Shardul Thakur (2) and Dabholkar to the three he took on Thursday. Gujarat, who had taken a 100-run first-innings lead, were set a target of 312 runs. In-form openers Panchal and Gohel put them on the right path from the beginning, scoring 47 runs for no loss. Panchal, who has 1,276 runs prior to this innings in the Ranji Trophy season, looked in ominous form as he hit seven fours during his unbeaten knock of 34 runs from 45 deliveries. At the other end, Gohel was determined to come afresh on Saturday which will be one of the biggest days for Gujarat cricket. Brief scores: Mumbai 228 and 411 all out (Shreyas Iyer 82, Aditya Tare 69; Chintan Gaja 6-121, R.P. Singh 2-83). Gujarat first innings 328 all out and 47-0 (Priyank Kirit Panchal 34 not out, Samit Gohel 8 not out) on Day 4. With IANS inputs.
Ranji Trophy final, Mumbai vs Gujarat, Day 5 Highlights: Gujarat win maiden title
Live scores and updates of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Gujarat in Indore.
 "Ranji Trophy final, Mumbai vs Gujarat, Day 5 Highlights: Gujarat win maiden title")
Gujarat becomes the 17th side to win the #RanjiTrophy 👏
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 14, 2017
Mumbai becomes runner-up for the 5th time! The last time: lost to Haryana in 1990/91
Gujarat:
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) January 14, 2017
2014-15: Won Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20)
2015-16: Won Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A)
2016-17: Won Ranji Trophy (First-class)
Parthiv Patel's 143 today is the highest score by any batsman in 4th innings of a #RanjiTrophy Final for a winning cause.
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) January 14, 2017
WTH! Mumbai can't hold on to a chance to save their lives it seems. This was tough but still... there is a match on the line. #RanjiTrophy
— Ashish Magotra (@clutchplay) January 14, 2017
If you're to drop as many catches has Mumbai has in this 4th innings, you're not winning #RanjiTrophy final. Gujarat crushing at the moment.
— Naveen Peter (@peterspeaking) January 14, 2017
Hope am not speaking early, but Parthiv easily toying with the two left arm spinners. Leading from the front with a brilliant 100 @parthiv9
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 14, 2017
Doffing hat to @parthiv9. Superlative century by Gujarat skipper #RANJITROPHYFINAL
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 14, 2017
Tare's 'you just dropped the cup, mate,' moment. Drops a catch in trying to celebrate. BWhat's worse? Five penalty runs #RanjiTrophy
— Shashank Kishore (@captainshanky) January 14, 2017
Talk about captain's knock! @parthiv9 stands tall as Gujarat inch closer to their maiden Ranji Trophy title @Paytm #RanjiTrophy #GUJvMUM pic.twitter.com/oHyAm5ujqL
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 14, 2017
25th First-Class century for Parthiv Patel, and he gets there with an INSIDE-EDGE — the shot that defined the first half of his innings. The ball runs away towards fine-leg nevertheless, allowing the skipper to collect a couple of runs. Barely any celebrations though, as the captain knows he has a tough task at hand!
This is turning out to be one amazing match.The Ranji finals deserves to be like this.Keep going PP and Shardul Thakur.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 14, 2017
Tare gives Juneja a send-off. Some angry words. Parthiv batting on 85. Gujarat need 107. Mumbai need six wickets. #RanjiTrophy
— Shashank Kishore (@captainshanky) January 14, 2017
Stunning batting by Parthiv, this. Three impeccable on drives.
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) January 14, 2017
@parthiv9 playing one of those legendary #RanjiTrophy innings. If he wins this one, he will forever be remembered in Indian domestic cricket
— Adwait Kulkarni (@I_Sherlocked) January 14, 2017
With the partnership between Parthiv and Juneja nearing the three-figure mark, Gujarat look headed towards a historic maiden title triumph, unless Mumbai get a crucial breakthrough at this stage of course. Having moved on from a series of edges, Parthiv looks solid at the moment with his strokeplay.
Gujarat 177/3 after 58 overs, need 135 to win with 7 wickets in hand.
Parthiv, the batsman is such a contrast to Parthiv, the WK.
— Suneer (@suneerchowdhary) January 14, 2017
As contrasting as a Wimbledon fan & a Russian football fan.#RANJITROPHYFINAL
Parthiv Patel has got more edges than any polygon can have. #RanjiTrophy
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 14, 2017
@BCCI Gujarat will win #RanjiTrophy just by riding Parthiv Patel's luck. #GUJvMUM
— **Gopinath** (@gopibella) January 14, 2017
Some intense sledging going on. Mumbai were unhappy with Gujarat's slow tactics. Reminding them now in chase. #RanjiTrophy
— Shashank Kishore (@captainshanky) January 14, 2017
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