In a shocking collapse in the Ranji Trophy, Meghalaya were reduced to 2/6 against Mumbai, with Shardul Thakur and Mohit Avasthi taking six wickets in the first four overs. Thakur claimed a hat-trick, but a partnership saved Meghalaya from the lowest-ever Ranji score, as they were dismissed for 86, boosting Mumbai's victory chances.
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