The Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals emerged victorious in a thrilling T20 Mumbai League final, defeating SoBo Mumbai Falcons by five wickets at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
Bowling Brilliance Restricts Falcons
Opting to field first, the Royals delivered a disciplined bowling performance, limiting the Falcons to a modest 157/4 in 20 overs. The Falcons were in trouble early, slipping to 60/3 before an unbeaten 85‑run partnership between Mayuresh Tandel (50) and Harsh Aghav (45)** revived their innings.
Royals’ Chase Anchored by Sutar and Naushad
Chasing 158, the Royals’ opener Chinmay Sutar anchored the innings with 53 off 49 balls, supported by a snappy 38 off 24 by Awais Naushad, forging a crucial 67‑run stand for the fourth wicket.
With the game tightening—needing eight off the final 10—the Falcons sparked hope as spinner Kartik Mishra quickly dismissed both set batsmen. But veteran Rohan Raje held his nerve, smashing a boundary off the first ball of the last over to seal victory with four balls remaining .
Final Scorecard Snapshot
SoBo Mumbai Falcons: 157/4 (20 overs) – Mayuresh Tandel 50, Harsh Aghav 45*; Vaibhav Mali 2/32
Maratha Royals: 158/5 (19.2 overs) – Chinmay Sutar 53, Awais Naushad 38
A Celebration of Mumbai’s Cricketing Spirit
The victory not only crowned the Royals champions but also showcased talent from Mumbai South Central. The Wankhede buzzed with excitement, and the team’s composure under pressure highlighted their growth and resilience throughout the tournament.