Chandigarh, Nov 5 Out-of-favor India spinner Romesh Powar struck an unbeaten 125 and shared a crucial 163-run eighth wicket stand with Omkar Khanvilkar (87) to put Mumbai on the drivers seat with 212 runs first innings lead over Punjab at stumps on day three of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match here today.

Resuming their innings at overnight score of 244 for seven, Powar and Khanvilkar played with utmost confidence and never seemed to be any trouble against the Punjab bowlers.

The duo played with ease as Mumbai finally declared at 471 runs for the loss of nine wickets against Punjab's total of 259 all out.

Khanvilkar made a cautious 87 off 213 balls with nine hits to the fence and a towering six before he was caught in front of the wicket by Rohit Sharma.

Powar 227-ball unbeaten innings was studded with 17 fours.

- (Agencies)