Cricinfo takes a look at the hot contenders for an India berth from the Rest of India team

After struggling to get a first-innings lead, Rest of India marched to an emphatic nine-wicket win as Mumbai capitulated in 33.3 overs to get bowled out for 106

Rajesh Verma brought Mumbai right back into the game just at the stroke of lunch with Manoj Tiwary's wicket, his fifth, when Rest of India were within striking distance of a vital first-innings lead

Match home for Mumbai v Rest of India, Irani Trophy, October 6-10, 2007

A fifth consecutive hundred from Parthiv Patel, coupled with Manoj Tiwary's unbeaten half-century, pulled things back for Rest of India to leave the Irani Trophy match poised for a tight finish

Abhishek Nayar rates his second first-class century, against Rest of India, as special

Much has changed in Parthiv Patel's life since making his Test debut as 17-year-old, writes Sidharth Monga

Watching Munaf Patel, Ranadeb Bose and Ishant Sharma standing side by side on the eve of the Irani Trophy match, taking turns to bowl, one might have been tempted to feel for Mumbai's batsmen

Contrasting centuries from Sahil Kukreja and Abhishek Nayar set up Mumbai's dominant position at the end of the first day of the Irani Trophy clash in Rajkot