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Mumbai Collapses: Kerala Stuns Defending Champions
4 Dec
Summary
- Mumbai lost by 15 runs after collapsing from a winning position.
- K.M. Asif took five wickets, including three in a crucial over.
- Kerala secured a third consecutive win against Mumbai.
Defending champions Mumbai suffered a stunning 15-run defeat against Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash at Lucknow. The star-studded batting lineup imploded spectacularly, failing to chase 49 runs in the final five overs with six wickets in hand, ultimately being bowled out for 163. Pacer K.M. Asif was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming five wickets for 24 runs and tilting the match decisively with a three-wicket over.
The match seemed to be in Mumbai's control during an 80-run partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Sarfaraz Khan. However, a flurry of wickets, including the crucial dismissals of Suryakumar Yadav and captain Shardul Thakur, triggered an uncharacteristic panic. Kerala's bowlers, supported by sharp fielding, held their nerve to seal a remarkable victory.
Earlier, Kerala posted 178/5, with Sanju Samson scoring 46 and Vishnu Vinod contributing an unbeaten 43. Sharafuddeen’s quickfire 32 off 15 balls in the lower order proved vital, adding crucial runs that ultimately made the difference in the closely contested encounter.
