India discard Yuvraj Singh scored an unbeaten double ton as Rest of India set Mumbai an improbable target of 782 runs for victory on the penultimate day of the Irani Trophy in Jaipur on Monday.
Mumbai were at 79 for no loss, after opener Sushant Marathe retired hurt after injuring his finger, when stumps were drawn on the fourth day at the Sawai Mansingh stadium.
Resr of India captain Yuvraj, who looked in sublime touch during his unbeaten innings of 204, hit 10 exquisite boundaries and five sixes.
Resuming the day at individual score of 10 and the team's total of 45 for one, the stylish left-hander was flawless as he reached the 200 mark with a boundary at midwicket.
Yuvraj was ably supported by Mukund (63) and S Badrinath (61).
He was in such an authority that he plundered over 190 runs in just two sessions as 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.
The team's cause was not helped by a listless performance of its bowlers, Ramesh Powar being the most successful with two scalps.
Mumbai, Ranji champions 39 times, suffered a blow when Marathe injured his finger and had to retire hurt. 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, will have to bat sensibly tomorrow to save the match.
Brief scores:
Rest of India: 668 and 387/3 dec. (Yuvraj Singh 204 not out, A Mukund 63, S Badrinath 61; R Powar 75/2, D Kulkarni 79/1)
Mumbai: 274 and 79/0 (W Jaffer 46 not out, A Rahane 21 not out).
