New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Vidarbha continued to exercise control over Mumbai, while Kerala maintained their position in the driver's seat against Gujarat on Day 2 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy semi-finals.

After an all-rounded effort lifted Vidarbha to a mammoth total of 383, Mumbai finally got their turn with the bat. The defending champions lost opener Ayush Mhatre (9) early and found some solace following a 67-run partnership for the second wicket between Akash Anand (67*) and Siddhesh Lad (35).

On a hot afternoon in Nagpur, the top-order duo took Mumbai out of a dire situation by leading a fierce fightback. The duo looked in a comfortable spot before Yash Thakur found the much-needed breakthrough.

With an inward angling delivery, Yash Th...