Updated On: 14 February, 2020 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Venkatesh Iyer's 87* helps MP post 200-7 on Day Two after being in dire straits at 72-5; says his aggressive batting was inspired by Sarfaraz and Suryakumar.

Venkatesh Iyer in full flight v Mumbai yesterday. Pic/Suresh Karkera
It was yet another day of dominance for Mumbai in their inconsequential Ranji Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Mumbai amassed 427 before reducing MP to 200-7 on Day Two.
At one stage, the visitors were reeling at 72-5, but left-hander Venkatesh Iyer (87 not out) showed positive intent and shared two useful fifty-plus partnerships—62 for the sixth wicket with skipper Shubham Sharma (18) and 65 with No. 8 batsman Mihir Hirwani (21).