Yuvraj Singh on Monday hit an unbeaten double ton,showing signs of regaining form,as Rest of India set an improbable target of 782 runs for Mumbai to win on the penultimate day of the Irani Trophy match here on Monday. Mumbai were at 79 for no loss,with opener Sushant Marathe retired hurt after injuring his finger,when stumps were drawn on the fourth day. Rest of India skipper Yuvraj,scored unbeaten innings of 204,hit 10 exquisite boundaries and clobbered five sixes. Yuvraj was well supported by Mukund (63) and S Badrinath (61). He was in such an authority that he plundered over 190 runs in just two sessions,with Rest of India declaring at 387 for three at the tea. This left Mumbai,which already suffered a 394 runs deficit in the first innings,to chase a victory target of 782 runs. Mumbai,Ranji champions for 39 times,suffered a blow when Marathe injuring his finger. He was taken to hospital for medical consultation. Wasim Jaffer (46) and Ajinkya Rahane (21),who were at the crease at the draw of stumps. Brief scores: Rest of India 668 & 387/3 dec (Yuvraj Singh 204 not out,A Mukund 63,S Badrinath 61; R Powar 2/75,D Kulkarni 1/79); Mumbai 274 & 79/0 (W Jaffer batting 46,A Rahane batting 21)
