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Shreyas Iyer's Fiery 82 Powers Mumbai to 299 in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Shreyas Iyer marked his return to competitive cricket with a dominant 82 off 53 balls, steering Mumbai to a strong total of 299/9 in a rain-reduced 33-over Vijay Hazare Trophy match. He was supported by a fluent 73 from Musheer Khan, with whom he built an 82-run partnership. While Suryakumar Yadav and others made starts, they couldn't capitalize on them. Himachal Pradesh's bowlers, including Vaibhav Arora, shared the wickets but face a steep chase of 300.

Key Points: Shreyas Iyer's 82 Leads Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy

  • Iyer's commanding 82 on return
  • Musheer Khan's steadying 73
  • Suryakumar Yadav fails to convert start
  • Himachal bowlers take three wickets each
  • Mumbai post 299/9 in 33 overs
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Shreyas Iyer leads from front while Jaiswal, Suryakumar fail to fire in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Shreyas Iyer scores 82 off 53 balls on competitive return, leading Mumbai to 299/9 against Himachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

"Iyer anchored the middle overs while maintaining an aggressive tempo. - Match Report"

Jaipur, January 6

India batter Shreyas Iyer marked his return to competitive cricket with a commanding knock at the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring an authoritative 82 off 53 balls to guide Mumbai to a formidable 299/9 in a reduced game of 33 overs each against Himachal Pradesh in Jaipur.

After being asked to bat first, Mumbai suffered an early setback as Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 15. However, Musheer Khan steadied the innings with a fluent knock of 73 off 51 balls, laced with eight boundaries and three sixes, keeping the scoreboard moving at a good pace.

Musheer's brother, Sarfaraz Khan played a quick cameo of 21 off just 10 deliveries before being dismissed. Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer then joined Musheer at the crease, and the duo stitched together a crucial 82-run partnership that put Mumbai firmly in control.

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav also chipped in with 24 off 18 balls but was unable to convert his start into a bigger innings. Iyer, meanwhile, anchored the middle overs while maintaining an aggressive tempo. His 82-run knock featured ten boundaries and three sixes before he was dismissed by Kushal Pal, with Mumbai placed at 221/5 in 25.5 overs at that stage.

Shivam Dube scored 20 off 15 balls, and Sairaj Patil, who provided a valuable boost with 25 off just nine deliveries. Shams Mulani added 11 off five balls, while Hardik Tamore remained unbeaten on 19 to push Mumbai close to the 300-run mark.

For Himachal Pradesh, three bowlers claimed three wickets each. Kolkata Knight Riders seamer Vaibhav Arora returned figures of 3/63, while Abhishek Kumar picked up 3/62. Kushal Pal also had figures of 3/52.

Chasing a challenging target, Himachal Pradesh will need 300 runs in 33 overs to register a win against a strong Mumbai side.

- ANI

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Priya S
So happy to see Shreyas back in form! But a bit worried about Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal. They need to convert these starts, especially SKY as T20 captain. Hope it's just a one-off. The Musheer-Sarfaraz brothers show was fun to watch though!
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Vikram M
Mumbai's batting depth is insane. Even when the big names fail, someone like Musheer Khan or Sairaj Patil steps up. That's the hallmark of a champion side. Himachal's bowling figures took a real beating, 300 in 33 overs is a mountain to climb.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think we're reading too much into one Vijay Hazare game. It's domestic cricket. The real test for Iyer will be against international bowling on bouncy tracks. Good to see him play, but let's not get carried away.
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Meera T
Musheer Khan is such a talented youngster! Scoring 73 at a strike rate of 143. His partnership with Iyer was crucial. The future of Indian cricket looks bright with these youngsters coming through the ranks. 🇮🇳
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David E
Following from the UK. The sheer quality in India's domestic circuit is remarkable. A team like Mumbai has multiple international stars. Iyer's comeback innings was class. Hope he stays fit for the IPL and beyond.

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