Overview
- Mumbai’s Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer Khan and Himanshu Singh wore face masks for about 30 minutes during the third session against Delhi.
- An AQI around 156–160 was reported at the BKC ground, categorized as unhealthy for active play.
- Players and officials attributed the conditions to construction next to the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, with breathing described as difficult.
- Mumbai’s management has written to the MCA requesting the issue be taken up with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, and some Delhi players also sought masks.
- Play continued as Delhi were bowled out for 221, Sanat Sangwan scored 118, Mohit Avasthi took 5/62, and Mumbai closed Day 1 at 13/1.