Tue Dec 03 17:57:02 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai’s Dube and Yadav Power to Victory in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
**Hyderabad, India** – Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav showcased their explosive batting prowess, leading Mumbai to a convincing 39-run victory over Services in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Tuesday. The duo, fresh off India’s T20 World Cup triumph, put on a breathtaking 130-run partnership, rescuing Mumbai from a shaky start after early wickets.
Yadav scored a stylish 70 off 46 balls, including 7 fours and 4 sixes, but was overshadowed by Dube’s blistering 71 not out off just 36 deliveries. Dube’s innings featured a staggering seven sixes, leaving him with a strike rate of over 197. Their combined assault propelled Mumbai to a formidable 192/4.
Services’ chase never truly got going, collapsing to 34/4 early on. Despite a fighting half-century from captain Mohit Ahlawat, Shardul Thakur (4 wickets) and Shams Mulani (3/40) restricted them to 153 all out.
Dube, playing his first game for Mumbai in the tournament after a three-month break and a recent injury layoff, was named Player of the Match. His impressive performance further solidifies his claim for a continued place in the Indian team, despite the T20 World Cup still being over a year away. The match highlighted the continued dominance of these two key players in the shorter formats of the game.
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