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Sarfaraz Khan's 73 Not Enough as Mumbai Crashes Out
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Sarfaraz Khan scored a rapid 73 off 22 balls.
- Mumbai needed to chase 216 in 10.2 overs for a better NRR.
- Mumbai's tournament exit was due to a poor net run rate.
Sarfaraz Khan produced a stunning 73 off just 22 balls, celebrating his rapid fifty with push-ups observed by national selectors. He partnered with Ajinkya Rahane for 111 runs, guiding Mumbai in their chase of Rajasthan's 216. Despite Khan's aggressive innings and Rahane's unbeaten 72, Mumbai fell short of the required NRR to advance.
Mumbai's hopes were dashed by a significant defeat earlier in the Super League. To qualify, they needed to surpass Rajasthan's total in 10.2 overs, a target that proved too steep despite Khan's fiery batting. The team lost wickets after Khan's departure, ultimately failing to improve their net run rate.
Rajasthan had posted 216 for 4, with half-centuries from Deepak Hooda and Mukul Choudhary setting a challenging score. Although Rajasthan lost their third consecutive Super League match, their total was sufficient to secure Mumbai's elimination from the tournament due to the latter's inferior net run rate.
