T20 Mumbai League: MSC Maratha Royals secure thrilling Super Over win over Akash Tigers
Mumbai, June 2
MSC Maratha Royals registered a thrilling Super Over victory over Akash Tigers in the T20 Mumbai League at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Monday after both teams finished level at 165 runs.
Batting first, MSC Maratha Royals posted 165/10 in 20 overs. Sachin Yadav top-scored with 54 off 39 balls, while valuable contributions from the middle order helped the Royals reach a competitive total. For Akash Tigers, Mohammed Jamshed Alam starred with the ball, claiming 3/43, while Shashank Vinayak Attarde chipped in with 2/15.
In response, Akash Tigers matched the target, finishing on 165/8 in 20 overs. Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav led the charge with a blistering 37 off 17 balls, while Sarfaraz Khan contributed 28 off 19 balls. For MSC Maratha Royals, Maxwell David Swaminathan was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/31, helping force the match into a Super Over, as per a press release.
In the Super Over, MSC Maratha Royals batted first and posted 16 runs, with Tushar Deshpande smashing 13 runs off just 5 deliveries, including two boundaries. Mohammed Jamshed Alam bowled the over for Akash Tigers and finished with figures of 0/16.
Chasing 17 for victory, Akash Tigers sent in captain Sarfaraz Khan and Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav. MSC Maratha Royals entrusted the ball to Irfan Umair, who delivered under pressure. Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav was run out by Sachin Yadav, while Irfan Umair successfully defended the target as Akash Tigers finished on 11/1, handing MSC Maratha Royals a memorable Super Over victory.
Speaking after the match, Captain Siddhesh Lad said: "We executed our plans well and the team showed great character. The way the boys handled pressure in the Super Over was exceptional. It's always pleasing to contribute to a win and start the tournament on a positive note."
SCORE SUMMARY:
-MSC MARATHA ROYALS:
Batting
Sachin Yadav - 54 runs off 39 balls
Bowling
Maxwell David Swaminathan - 4 overs, 31 runs, 2 wickets, economy 7.75
Arjun Amit Dani - 3 overs, 26 runs, 2 wickets, economy 8.67
-AKASH TIGERS:
Batting
Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav - 37 runs off 17 balls, strike rate 217.65
Sarfaraz Khan - 28 runs off 19 balls
Bowling
Mohammed Jamshed Alam - 3/43, economy 10.75
Shashank Vinayak Attarde - 2/15, economy 3.75
-SUPER OVER:
MSC Maratha Royals: 16/0
Tushar Deshpande - 13 runs off 5 balls (2 boundaries)
Mohammed Jamshed Alam - 0/16
Akash Tigers: 11/1
Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav - Run Out (Sachin Yadav)
Bowler: Irfan Umair
Player of the Match:
Tushar Deshpande - 33 runs off 14 balls, 1 wicket, and a match-defining 13 runs off 5 balls in the Super Over.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Irfan Umair bowling the Super Over and defending 16 runs like a champ! 👏 The run out by Sachin Yadav was the turning point. This is why we love local Mumbai league cricket—pure passion and talent on display.
Good match but Akash Tigers need to work on their death bowling. Mohammed Jamshed Alam had a great spell earlier but gave away 16 in the Super Over. Still, credit to Maratha Royals for keeping their cool. Exciting tournament ahead!
Maxwell David Swaminathan is such an interesting name! 🇮🇳 Great all-round performance from him—2 wickets and economical bowling. The domestic circuit is producing some real gems. Hope to see these players in IPL soon!
Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav's 37 off 17 was brutal! Striking at 217 in a chase like that—unreal hitting. Just unlucky with the run out in the Super Over. This is what makes T20 cricket so addictive. Brilliant stuff from both teams! 👌
Nice to see local Mumbai league getting this coverage. These tournaments are the backbone of Indian cricket. Captain Siddhesh Lad's leadership was spot on—rotating bowlers well and backing Irfan in the Super Over. That's how you build team confidence.
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