In reply, Services’ opening pair of Shubham Rohilla (135, 15x4, 4x6) and Ravi Chauhan (100, 11x4, 1x6) stitched 231 runs for the opening stand to secure a convincing win with 27 balls to spare.  

“This is a disappointing performance, but there are four matches to be played. We will definitely perform well in these games and qualify for the knockouts. Mumbai will bounce back in the next game…100 per cent,” assured left-arm pacer Royston Dias (1-47), who dismissed left-hander Rohilla.

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“The pitch was better for batting in the second half of the game. But they [Services] batted well, sensibly and never took unnecessary chances,” Dias added. 

Meanwhile, Jaiswal backed the bowlers. “We have good bowlers. It’s cricket…the pitch was better to bat on later. The match started at 8.30 am and dew played a major role, so we batted in challenging conditions.”

Sarfaraz unwell

About Mumbai’s batting failures with Prithvi Shaw (5), Hardik Tamore (1), Armaan Jaffer (1), Sairaj Patil (0) and Aman Khan (9) getting out early, Jaiswal said: “It’s not possible for everyone to play in a similar way and perform every day. Their [Services] bowling was good.” Mumbai had to rest Sarfaraz Khan due to ill health. On Saturday, they had beaten Bengal by eight wickets.