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Yashasvi Jaiswal's Blazing Century Powers Mumbai to Thrilling SMAT Victory

Mumbai pulled off an impressive chase against Haryana in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the star, smashing a brilliant century to lead the charge. He got great support from Sarfaraz Khan, who played a blistering knock of his own. This win marks Mumbai's first victory in the Super League stage of the tournament.

Key Points: Jaiswal Century, Sarfaraz Khan Fifty Guide Mumbai to SMAT Win

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered a match-winning 101 runs from just 50 deliveries
  • Sarfaraz Khan provided explosive support with a 25-ball 64 in a key partnership
  • Mumbai chased a daunting 235-run target with 15 balls to spare for their first Super League win
  • Haryana's Ankit Kumar scored 89 but his side's 234/3 proved insufficient
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SMAT 2025: Jaiswal's century, Sarfaraz's fifty help Mumbai register four-wicket win over Haryana

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed 101 off 50 balls and Sarfaraz Khan hit 64 as Mumbai chased 235 to beat Haryana by four wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

"Jaiswal reached his well-deserved hundred in 48 balls during the 17th over of the match as Mumbai recorded a four-wicket win. - Match Report"

Pune, December 14

Left-handed batter Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a match-winning hundred that helped Mumbai register a four-wicket win over Haryana in the Super League Group B match of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 at the DY Patil Academy on Sunday.

The 23-year-old Jaiswal hammered 101 runs off 50 deliveries, including 16 fours and one six, while chasing a daunting target of 235 runs. Mumbai chased down the target in 17.3 overs.

With this victory, Mumbai registered their first win in the Super League stages of the ongoing domestic tournament. Earlier, Mumbai suffered a nine-wicket loss against Hyderabad in their first Super League fixture on December 12.

Batting first, Haryana notched up 234 on the board. Captain Ankit Kumar played a superb knock of 89 runs off 42 deliveries, including 10 fours and six maximums.

Nishant Sandhu hammered an unbeaten 63 off just 38 balls with the help of four boundaries and three sixes. For Mumbai, Sairaj Patil took wickets in his four-over spell.

In response, Mumbai started on a flying note. Ajinkya Rahane and Jaiswal stitched a 53-run opening partnership before Rahane got out on 21 runs off 10 balls, with the help of two fours and one six.

Sarfaraz Khan (64 off 25 balls, including nine fours and three sixes) stitched a superb 88-run partnership with Jaiswal for the second wicket as Mumbai reached a commanding position after the first 10 overs. Jaiswal reached his well-deserved hundred in 48 balls during the 17th over of the match as Mumbai recorded a four-wicket win.

Brief Scores: Haryana 234/3 (Ankit Kumar 88, Nishant Sandhu 63*, Sairaj Patil 2/44) vs Mumbai 238/6 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 101, Sarfaraz Khan 64, Samant Jakhar 2/42).

- ANI

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Priya S
Brilliant innings from Yashasvi! But we must also appreciate Haryana's batting. 234 is a huge total in T20, and Ankit Kumar played a captain's knock. It was a proper contest, not just a one-sided affair.
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Rohit P
Sarfaraz Khan's strike rate was even better than Jaiswal's! 64 off 25 balls... that's pure destruction. He deserves a longer run in the Indian T20 side. Domestic cricket is so competitive these days.
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, this is the kind of cricket we want to see! High scores, aggressive batting from both sides. SMAT is producing some fantastic talent. Well done to both teams for the entertainment.
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Vikram M
Good win, but the bowling is a concern. Conceding 234 runs is not acceptable, even on a flat track. Sairaj Patil took wickets but was expensive. Mumbai needs to sort out their bowling before the knockouts.
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Kavya N
Jaiswal's century in 48 balls while chasing a big target shows his temperament. He's not just a power-hitter; he's a smart cricketer. Proud of our Mumbai boys! 💙

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