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Rahane's 95 Powers Mumbai to Nine-Wicket Victory
8 Dec
Summary
- Ajinkya Rahane scored an unbeaten 95, guiding Mumbai to victory.
- Mumbai chased down 168 with 9 wickets and 4 overs to spare.
- Yash Thakur took 4 wickets to secure Vidarbha's 19-run win.
Heavyweights Mumbai secured a dominant nine-wicket victory against Odisha in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group A encounter. Led by a spectacular unbeaten 95 from Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai comfortably chased down Odisha's total of 167 for seven, reaching the target in just 16 overs. Rahane's aggressive innings featured nine fours and three sixes, with crucial partnerships supporting Mumbai's swift chase.
In a parallel Group A fixture, Vidarbha's pace bowler Yash Thakur was instrumental in his team's 19-run win over Andhra. Thakur claimed four wickets for just 22 runs, restricting Andhra to 135 for nine in pursuit of Vidarbha's 154 for eight. This victory, coupled with Mumbai's win, underscored the competitive nature of the tournament.
Other Group A matches saw Assam defeat Kerala by five wickets, thanks to a four-wicket haul from Sadek Hussain. Chhattisgarh also emerged victorious, beating Railways by five wickets with five balls to spare. These results indicate a dynamic conclusion to the group stages of the T20 tournament.
