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KM Asif's Fury: 5 Wickets Demolish Mumbai's Hopes
4 Dec
Summary
- Mumbai collapsed dramatically from 127/3 to 163 all out.
- KM Asif took five wickets for 24 runs, sealing the win.
- Sanju Samson's 46 off 28 powered Kerala's initial score.
Kerala secured a thrilling 15-run victory over Mumbai following a spectacular batting collapse by the latter. Mumbai, who were comfortably placed at 127/3 in pursuit of Kerala's 178/5, astonishingly crumbled to 163 all out in their final overs. The collapse was spearheaded by fast bowler KM Asif, who finished with a remarkable 5/24 in just 3.4 overs.
Kerala's formidable total was built on a strong batting performance, notably from Sanju Samson, who smashed an aggressive 46 off 28 deliveries at the top of the order. Contributions from Vishnu Vinod (43), Mohammed Azharuddeen (32), and a quickfire unbeaten 35 off 15 balls by Sharafuddeen further bolstered their score.
In the chase, Mumbai's middle order faltered spectacularly after promising partnerships. Asif's devastating spell, including a crucial triple-wicket over, dismantled Mumbai's batting lineup, extinguishing their hopes of a comeback and ultimately clinching a memorable win for Kerala.
