The Mumbai all-rounder, Shardul Thakur, also known as "Lord Shardul" proved his nickname apt after saving Mumbai from a humiliating collapse. In the 2nd innings of the Ranji Trophy game against Jammu and Kashmir at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, Shardul Thakur hammered his second First Class century in 105 balls, and he celebrated it like anything. His celebration showed how crucial his innings was for his side in this game. Watch the video here: 💯 for Shardul Thakur 🙌🙌A crucial knock under pressure 👏The celebrations say it all 👌#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/oYXDhqotjO pic.twitter.com/o3XQIjzRAH — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 24, 2025 Also Read | Rohit Sharma's Stunning Straight Drive in Mumbai vs J&K Ranji Thakur-Kotian Rescues Mumbai Against J&K Despite a steady start of the 2nd innings from the Indian international stars, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, Mumbai batters stacked like a pack of cards. The Jammu and Kashmir bowlers reduced Mumbai from 54-1 to 91-6 in the span of 13 overs. Things were going against Mumbai as they lost their last proper batter and skipper Ajinkya Rahane as the sixth wicket which forced Shardul Thakur to enter the field. Thakur, who previously saved Mumbai from bundling out below hundred in the first innings by scoring 51, held his nerves and guided the innings with brilliance. He, along with Tanush Kotian, made it look as if they were batting on a different surface as the duo scored 173* runs off 234 balls for eight wicket. The 33-year-old all-rounder ended the day at a score of 113*, while Tanush Kotian also joined the party by scoring 58* to take Mumbai to 274 at the loss of seven wickets at Stumps. The duo has made the game evenly poised by helping their side to attain the lead of 188 runs and they will look to add some more runs on Day 3's opening session.