It took 27 years for Mumbai to end their Irani Cup drought. “Special feeling, winning after 27 years feels amazing,” is how the captain Ajinkya Rahane would sum up Mumbai’s 15th Irani Cup triumph.

The Mumbai Cricket Association will felicitate the Ajinkya Rahane-led side in a ceremony after it clinched its first Irani Cup in 27 years.

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While the RoI side has clinched the title 30 times across 62 previous appearances, Mumbai remain the most successful Ranji Trophy team to earn the prestigious title.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is preparing to honor the Ajinkya Rahane -led Team Mumbai team for their recent Irani Cup triumph. This marks the team's first victory in this prestigious tournament in 27 years. The felicitation ceremony will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, as confirmed by MCA President Ajinkya Naik.

Mumbai, added another chapter to its storied legacy by winning the Irani Cup for the 15th time against Rest of India (RoI) on Saturday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Mumbai’s last Irani Cup victory came during the 1997-98 season and since then, the domestic powerhouse appeared in eight more finals without success, the last of which was in the 2015-16 season.

Mumbai capitalized on Rest of India's failure to sustain their innings, claiming a 121-run lead. Prithvi Shaw’s resilient 76 extended Mumbai’s advantage, despite a spin-heavy encounter on a deteriorating pitch.

The Mumbai team that won the Irani Cup is set to be felicicated by the MCA with the ceremony being held at the Wankhede Stadium.