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Siddhesh Lad played a captain's knock with an unbeaten 74 to guide his team to victory. Rohan Raje's devastating 5-wicket haul restricted Thane Strikers to just 131. The Maratha Royals chased the target comfortably with 13 balls remaining. They now advance to the T20 Mumbai League final at Wankhede Stadium.

Key Points: Siddhesh Lad Rohan Raje Lead Maratha Royals to T20 Mumbai Final

  • Rohan Raje takes season's first 5-wicket haul in T20 Mumbai
  • Skipper Siddhesh Lad anchors chase with unbeaten 74
  • Maratha Royals win by 8 wickets with 13 balls left
  • Final to be played at Wankhede Stadium on June 12
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T20 Mumbai League: Siddhesh Lad, Rohan Raje power Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals into final

Skipper Siddhesh Lad's unbeaten 74 and Rohan Raje's fiery 5/40 power Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals into T20 Mumbai League final

"Rohan Raje exploited the conditions brilliantly, returning figures of 5/40 — the first five-wicket haul of the season - Match Report"

Mumbai, June 10

A commanding unbeaten half-century by skipper Siddesh Lad and a fiery five-wicket haul by pacer Rohan Raje propelled Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals into the final of the T20 Mumbai League 2025 with a comprehensive 8-wicket win over Eagle Thane Strikers at the Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday.

On a pitch that offered generous movement and bounce, Raje exploited the conditions brilliantly, returning figures of 5/40 — the first five-wicket haul of the season and just the fourth in the tournament’s history. His effort dismantled the Strikers' batting unit, restricting them to a modest 131/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

Batting first after winning the toss, the Strikers struggled to find momentum. Raje, supported by left-arm spinner Aditya Dhumal, ripped through the top and middle order, reducing them to 57/4 inside 10 overs.

Sairaj Patil (41) and captain Atharva Ankolekar (34 not out) stitched a 43-run stand to briefly stabilise the innings, but another burst from Raje tilted the scales decisively. The pacer returned to dismiss Patil, Vinay Kunwar, and Shashank Attarde in quick succession, sealing a memorable five-for.

Chasing 132, the Royals made a watchful start. An early breakthrough came when Sahil Jadhav misjudged a Sairaj Patil inswinger and was bowled. But Lad anchored the innings with trademark composure. He shared a 48-run partnership with Chinmay Sutar (19), who fell attempting a big hit off Attarde.

Lad, however, remained unfazed. With Sachin Yadav (19 not out) for company, the duo added an unbroken 55-run stand that sealed the chase with 13 balls to spare. The skipper remained unbeaten on 74 off 52 balls, striking nine boundaries and a six, and fittingly struck the winning runs with a crisp drive through the off-side.

With this win, the Maratha Royals stormed into the final, riding on the back of a complete performance led by their captain and star pacer.

The final will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on June 12.

The tournament is being telecast on Star Sports 1 (English & Hindi), Star Sports 2 (English) and JioHotstar.

Brief scores:

Eagle Thane Strikers 131/8 in 20 overs (Sairaj Patil 41, Atharva Ankolekar 34; Rohan Raje 5/40) lost to MSC Maratha Royals 134/2 (Siddesh Lad 74 not out) by 8 wickets.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
What a performance by Rohan Raje! 5 wickets in T20 is no joke. Mumbai cricket keeps producing such amazing fast bowlers year after year. Wankhede pitch showing its true colors with that movement and bounce. Can't wait for the final! 🔥
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Priya M.
Lad's innings was pure class! The way he anchored the chase shows why he's captain material. Hope BCCI selectors are watching - he deserves more opportunities at higher levels. #FutureOfMumbaiCricket
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Amit S.
While the bowling was excellent, I feel Thane Strikers' batting collapsed too easily. 131 is below par even on a tricky pitch. They need to work on their middle order before next season.
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Neha P.
T20 Mumbai League keeps getting better each year! 😍 The local talent pipeline is so strong. Hope Star Sports shows more matches next season - domestic cricket deserves this platform.
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Vikram J.
That partnership between Lad and Yadav was clinical! Perfect example of how to chase in T20s without unnecessary risks. Mumbai cricket culture showing its maturity once again.
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Sanjay R.
As a Thane resident, disappointing to see our team lose but credit where it's due - Maratha Royals were simply better today. Raje's spell was the game-changer. Best of luck to both teams in the final!

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