What was Sarfaraz Khan's highest score in the match?

Sarfaraz Khan scored 62 runs off 20 balls in the match.

How did Mumbai perform in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Punjab?

Mumbai lost to Punjab by one run in their final league fixture.

Who were the top bowlers in the Punjab vs. Mumbai match?

Mayank Markande and Gurnoor Brar both took four wickets each for Punjab.

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Sarfaraz Khan's 15-Ball Fifty Not Enough as Mumbai Loses Close Match

8 Jan

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Summary

Sarfaraz Khan hit a rapid 62 off 20 balls, including 30 runs in one over.
Mumbai narrowly missed a 217-run chase, falling short by a single run.
Despite star players, Mumbai collapsed in the final overs of the match.

Sarfaraz Khan's 15-Ball Fifty Not Enough as Mumbai Loses Close Match

In a dramatic Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture played on January 8, 2026, Mumbai suffered a narrow one-run defeat against Punjab, despite a scintillating performance from Sarfaraz Khan. Khan smashed a remarkable 62 runs off just 20 balls, including a staggering 30 runs in a single over from Abhishek Sharma, electrifying the crowd.

Chasing a target of 217, Mumbai, led by Shreyas Iyer, appeared to be in a strong position with openers Musheer Khan and Angkrish Raghuvanshi forging a 57-run partnership. Even with Khan's explosive batting, the team faltered in the crucial final overs, ultimately falling short by the slimmest of margins.

The collapse was partly attributed to crucial wickets taken by Punjab's bowlers, Mayank Markande (4 wickets) and Gurnoor Brar (4 wickets). Despite the efforts of star batsmen like Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shivam Dube, Mumbai's chase unraveled, leaving them to finish second in Group C.