Tue Dec 03 14:29:59 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Triumphs Over Services in SMAT 2024 Thriller

**Hyderabad, India:** Mumbai secured a thrilling victory over Services in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, thanks to stellar performances from Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube. The match, played in Hyderabad, saw Mumbai post a challenging 191/4, largely due to a 130-run partnership between Yadav and Dube after a shaky start that saw the early dismissal of Prithvi Shaw. Yadav smashed 70 runs off 46 balls (7 fours, 4 sixes), while Dube remained unbeaten on 71 off 36 (2 fours, 7 sixes). While Shardul Thakur impressed with 4 wickets for Services, the team ultimately fell short, managing only 153 runs in 19.3 overs.

Yadav’s return to the field was highly anticipated following a two-week break after his sister’s wedding. His performance, along with Dube’s, is especially significant given both players’ recent IPL retentions – Yadav by Mumbai Indians for ₹16.35 crore and Dube by Chennai Super Kings for ₹12 crore. The win puts Mumbai at 2-1 in Group E of the tournament.

Despite the strong showing from Yadav and Dube, Mumbai’s innings got off to a shaky start with the early dismissal of Prithvi Shaw. Captain Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane also failed to make significant contributions, scoring 20 and 22 runs respectively.

Yadav, recently the captain of the Indian team in their victorious 3-1 T20 series against South Africa (a series Dube did not participate in), is expected to continue playing in the remaining SMAT matches and the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 21st. He also played Ranji Trophy matches before the South Africa tour. Many other Indian stars are participating in the SMAT, including Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Varun Chakravarthy.

**(Note: The information about the marriage of Naveen Kasturia has been removed as it is unrelated to the SMAT match.)**

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