An aggressive knock of 90 by promising youngster Rohit Sharma [ Images ] helped Mumbai [ Images ] defeat Gujarat by 21 runs and register their second successive win in the West Zone League Ranji Trophy One-Day tournament, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Following a delayed start, due to unseasonal rain that saw the match being reduced to 25-overs per side, former champions Mumbai, resting on Sharma's brilliant 51-ball effort, compiled a total of 194 for the loss of seven wickets.

Seeking to get their campaign back on track after a defeat in their opening match, Gujarat, apart from a brief period, failed to get things going as they faltered in what was a demanding run-chase.

With the exception of southpaw Parthiv Patel [ Images ], who top-scored with 57, the Gujarat batsmen struggled for a major part that saw them manage just 173 for eight in the stipulated overs.

Continuing his fine form, off-spinner Ramesh Powar [ Images ], who failed to find a place in the World Cup squad, grabbed three crucial wickets at the cost of just 27 runs.

Maharashtra [ Images ] (10 points) continued to lead the league table after they accumulated another bonus point during their seven-wicket victory over Saurashtra, also in a reduced overs match, played at the Brabourne stadium.

Asked to bat, Mumbai after losing their openers early, recovered well through the 82-run third wicket stand featuring Rohit Sharma and Ramesh Powar (36).

Rohit cracked eleven boundaries and three sixes in an effort that helped the home side maintain a healthy run-rate throughout the innings.

Mumbai took their tally to eight points and are currently second in the table.