Satghare, teen talent Jadhav shine as Falcons soar to second straight win in T20 Mumbai Women's League
Mumbai, June 3
Continuing her red-hot form in the inaugural Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women's League, India star Sayali Satghare once again led from the front on Wednesday, delivering a standout all-round performance while 14-year-old teenage sensation Swara Jadhav shone with the ball as SOBO Mumbai Falcons cruised to a seven-wicket win over Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, registering their second successive victory in the tournament.
Leading from the front, Satghare delivered a superb spell with the ball, claiming four wickets and striking in the very first over to put the Tigers under immediate pressure. Operating in tandem with the Falcons' disciplined bowling attack, she ensured the opposition never found any rhythm, according to a press release.
The teenage left-arm spinner Jadhav (3/19) then tightened the screws further with a fine three-wicket burst, dismantling the middle order and preventing any meaningful recovery.
Electing to bat, Aakash Tigers struggled throughout their innings against the Falcons' relentless attack. Sanika Chalke top-scored with 21 runs but received little support from the rest of the batting line-up as wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. Unable to build partnerships or accelerate when required, the Tigers limped to a modest 113/9 from their 20 overs.
In response, the Falcons quickly recovered from a disappointing start, with Simran Shaikh (23) and impact substitute Sarika Koli (33 not out) steadying the innings before captain Satghare (30 not out) took control of the chase. Batting with authority, she combined with Koli for an unbeaten 64-run stand to ensure there were no further hiccups. The skipper looked in complete control, striking three boundaries as she steered the Falcons home with ease and sealed the chase with 25 balls to spare.
Earlier in the men's competition on Tuesday, SOBO Mumbai Falcons suffered a five-wicket defeat to Shivam Dube's ARCS Andheri. After opting to field, Dube led by example with three wickets, while Ajay Mishra also picked up three scalps as the Falcons were bundled out for 126 in 18.2 overs. Wicketkeeper Aditya Tare fought a lone battle with a 39-ball 59 but found little support from the other batters. In reply, Andheri rode on Divyansh Saxena's fluent 33-ball 50 and useful contributions from Pragnesh Kanpillewar (26) and Prasad Pawar (21) to seal victory comfortably with six overs remaining.
Brief Scores: Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb 113/9 in 20 overs (Sanika Chalke 21, Manali Dakshini 18; Sayali Satghare 4/29, Swara Jadhav 3/19) lost to SOBO Mumbai Falcons 117/3 in 15.5 overs (Sarika Koli 33 not out, Sayali Satghare 30 not out, Simran Shaikh 23) by seven wickets.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see domestic women's cricket getting this kind of coverage in India. The T20 Mumbai Women's League seems like a fantastic platform for young talent. Sayali Satghare's all-round ability is class, and Swara Jadhav at 14 is a real find. Impressive chasing too - 25 balls to spare shows their dominance.
Really happy to see women's cricket growing in Mumbai! 👏 But I wish the article had mentioned more about the other players too - Sanika Chalke batted well for Tigers despite the loss. Also, need to focus on improving the men's team performance after that defeat. Overall, great tournament for women's cricket in India!
Satghare is a gem! Four wickets and then an unbeaten 30 - that's what captains do! 💪 And Swara Jadhav at 14 years old taking 3/19...wow. This is how you build a strong domestic structure. Hope more girls get inspired by this and take up cricket. Jai Hind!
As someone who follows women's cricket internationally, it's so encouraging to see leagues like this in India. Sayali Satghare has the potential to be a world-class all-rounder. The discipline in bowling and composure in chasing shows good coaching. Well done to both teams for a competitive match!
Two things that make me proud: 1) Women's cricket getting a professional league in Mumbai 2) Youngsters like Swara Jadhav stepping up! 👌 But honestly, Tigers need to work on their batting - 113/9 isn't going to win many matches. Still, every game
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