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Mumbai Roars Back in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with Jaiswal’s Blistering Century
Pune, India – Defending champions Mumbai showcased their batting firepower in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, bouncing back from a previous loss to Hyderabad with a stunning victory over Haryana in Pune. After opting to bowl and restricting Haryana to a challenging total, Mumbai chased down a target of 235 with 15 balls to spare, securing a four-wicket win.
The chase was spearheaded by a magnificent century from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who blasted 100 off just 48 balls, including 16 fours and one six. Jaiswal’s fourth T20 century set the stage for Mumbai’s dominant performance. Following the fall of Ajinkya Rahane (21), Jaiswal partnered with Sarfaraz Khan to build a crucial 88-run stand in just 37 balls. Sarfaraz Khan further amplified Mumbai’s momentum with a quick-fire 64 off 25 deliveries.
Earlier in the day, Haryana’s innings was highlighted by a blistering 89 off 42 balls from captain Ankit Kumar, a score that ultimately proved insufficient. Sairaj Patil was the only notable wicket-taker for Mumbai, finishing with figures of 2 for 44. Shardul Thakur also contributed to stifling Haryana’s innings.
Despite a late wobble, Atharva Ankolekar sealed the victory for Mumbai with a six and a four. The Player of the Match award was deservedly given to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who generously shared the honor with Sarfaraz Khan in recognition of his equally impactful innings. This victory puts Mumbai back on track in the Super League stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.