– Bandra Blasters defeated Aakash Tigers by 1 run in a nail-biting match at DY patil Stadium.
– Batting first, the Blasters scored 153, with om Keshkamat leading the way (40 runs) and Dhrumil Matkar contributing (33 runs).
– Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani impressed for the Tigers with figures of 3/12.
– Chasing, opener Jay Bista anchored the innings with a solid half-century (55 off 48 balls), but tigers fell short by two runs, finishing at 152/8.
– SoBo Mumbai Falcons overcame triumph Knights Mumbai North East by four wickets at wankhede Stadium.
– The Triumph Knights batted first and posted a total of 145/5, led by Siddhant Adhatrao’s gritty knock of 57 and suryansh Shedge’s quick-fire unbeaten 49.
– Early struggles included Suryakumar Yadav getting dismissed for just one run.
– Late partnerships added valuable runs too their total.
– In reply, after early losses, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (42) stabilized alongside Shreyas Iyer (13) and later Akash Parkar (30 not out) helped secure victory with four balls remaining.
– Eagle Thane Strikers vs MSC Maratha royals at DY Patil stadium.
– ARCS Andheri vs North Mumbai Panthers later in the evening at Wankhede Stadium.
The competitive encounters in T20 mumbai League’s third season reflect its growing stature as an important domestic tournament fostering exciting young talent alongside established stars like shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav. Both games showcased resilience under pressure: Bandra Blasters holding their nerve against Aakash Tigers despite Jay Bista’s determined chase, while SoBo Falcons’ recovery from early setbacks highlights depth in local cricketing talent.
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