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India Gazette
9 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
T20 Mumbai League 2025: Shams Mulani-led Aakash Tigers MWS secure first win in 5-over thriller
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Shams Mulani-led Aakash Tigers MWS rode a power-packed batting performance to pip Prithvi Shaw's North Mumbai Panthers by 22 runs in a rain-hit T20 Mumbai League 2025 Season 3 contest at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday. With heavy rain forcing a delayed start, the match was reduced to five overs a side. Chasing a challenging target of 67 runs on a pitch that was offering quite a fair bit of movement, the Panthers were off to a cautious start. With only 10 runs coming off the first two overs, Panthers openers Shaw and Divyaansh Saxena tried to force the pace but were pegged back by some incisive bowling and the slow outfield, according to the T20 Mumbai League press release. With the pressure building up, a visibility frustrated Shaw tried to smash a Sylvester DSouza over long off but was outfoxed by the lack of pace and only managed to offer an easy skier to his opposite number Shams Mulani. As Shaw trudged off the field, the Panthers' hopes of an unlikely win seemed to depart along with him, with the chase coming to a tame end at 45/2. Earlier, asked to bat first, the Tigers successfully maintained a high scoring rate despite being hampered by the loss of wickets at regular intervals. However, the in-form duo of Mulani (12) and Arjun Dani (10) took the Tigers to 66/7. The rain gods played spoilsport with Saturday's opening game as the much-anticipated clash between Bandra Blasters led by Team India star Suryakumar Yadav and Triumphs Knights MNE was washed out due to a torrential downpour. The large number of cricket fans at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai were left disappointed as the match had shaped up into an absorbing contest. Asked to bat first, the Bandra Blasters posted 192/7 in their 20 overs thanks to a quickfire half-century by opener Suved Parkar. Parkar repeatedly brought the sizeable crowd to their feet during his entertaining knock, needing just 37 balls to smash his way to 69 runs with the help of eight boundaries and three sixes. The right-hander was finally sent on his way when he misjudged the bounce of an outswinger by Knights pacer Minad Manjrekar, with Jay Jain latching on to the top edge at third man. Shyamsundar Keshkamat (41) and Vikrant Auti added 62 runs between them before the former perished while going for one big shot too many. The Knights bowlers then smothered the Mumbai lower order with wickets at regular intervals to restrict the Blasters to apply the brakes on the scoring rate. Faced with a stiff target, the Knights suffered a setback in the very first over when opener Siddhant Aadhhathrao was caught at the boundary. However, the celebrations in the Bandra Blasters camp had hardly died down when the heavens opened up, forcing the players and match officials to scamper off the field. (ANI)
NDTV
20 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
T20 Mumbai League: Prithvi Shaw Leads North Mumbai Panthers To First Win
North Mumbai Panthers, led by Prithvi Shaw, secured their first victory of the T20 Mumbai League 2025, defeating ARCS Andheri by five wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday. Shaw set the tone for the match with a brisk 33 runs off 23 balls, while his opening partner, Divyaansh Saxena, contributed significantly with a score of 36 runs from 31 balls. In the third match of the day, the MSC Maratha Royals triumphed over the Eagle Thane Strikers by six wickets at DY Patil Stadium, thanks to impressive half-centuries from skipper Siddhesh Lad and Chinmay Sutar. Earlier in the day, in a marquee showdown between India's white-ball stars, Shreyas Iyer's SoBo Mumbai Falcons edged out Suryakumar Yadav's Triumphs Knights Mumbai North East by four wickets in a tense T20 Mumbai League 2025 Season 3 encounter here on Friday. Put in to bat, the Knights struggled on a pitch offering seam movement, managing 145/5. After a shaky start and Suryakumar's early dismissal for 1 by Kartik Mishra, opener Siddhant Adhatrao held firm with a gritty half-century. He shared a 46-run stand with Suryash Shedge before falling to Nikhil Giri. Suryash (49* off 21) and Makarand Patil (13*) added a late flourish, stitching an unbeaten 33-run partnership in the final overs. The Falcons' reply began on a shaky note with Hitesh Kadam removing Ishan Mulchandani and Shreyanssh Rai off successive balls. But Iyer (13) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi steadied the innings with a 54-run stand before Iyer was trapped LBW by Parikshit Valsangkar. Vinayak Bhoir (33) and Akash Parkar (30) then took control with a 56-run partnership that brought the Falcons within striking distance. Though Bhoir perished while accelerating, Parkar and Kush Kariya held their nerve to see the Falcons home with four balls to spare. Bandra Blasters pip Aakash Tigers by 1 run Bandra Blasters held their nerve to clinch a thrilling one-run win over Aakash Tigers in the opening match of Day 3 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday. Led by a sharp spell from pacer Dhanit Raut (4/29), the Blasters overcame a gritty chase anchored by veteran opener Jay Bista's half-century. Chasing a modest 154, Aakash Tigers were rocked early, losing their top four for just 20 runs. However, opener Jay Bista staged a spirited fightback with a brisk 48-ball 55, featuring four fours and two sixes, to revive hopes. But once Dhanit Raut dismissed the in-form batter, the Tigers struggled to keep up with the required rate and eventually fell short, finishing at 152/8. Earlier, put in to bat, Bandra Blasters recovered from a shaky start to post a competitive total of 153. Om Keshkamat anchored the innings with a top score of 40, while Dhrumil Matkar chipped in with a valuable 33. For the Tigers, left-arm spinner Shams Mulani was the standout performer, picking up 3/12 in a tidy spell. The third edition of the T20 Mumbai League, one of India's leading domestic franchise-based T20 tournaments, is being telecast on Star Sports 1 (English & Hindi), Star Sports 2 (English), and JioHotstar.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Mumbai T20 League, Bandra Blasters squad: Full player list after 2025 auction to join Ajinkya Rahane
Making a grand return after a six-year break, the T20 Mumbai League 2025 will be held at the Wankhede Stadium from May 26 to June 8. Each franchise signed one icon player for a fixed price of Rs. 20 lakh. Ajinkya Rahane is the Icon Player of Bandra Blasters. ALSO READ | Atharva Ankolekar bags Rs 16.25 lakh in T20 Mumbai League auction – Full list of top buys Bandra Blasters squad - Mumbai T20 League Icon player: Ajinkya Rahane Suved Parkar (8.50 lakh), Akash Anand (8.25 lakh), Royston Dias (7 lakh), Karsh Kothari (5 lakh), Tushar Singh (3 lakh), Atharva Poojari (3 lakh), Om Keshkamat (3.20 lakh), Dhanit Raut (4.60 lakh), Naman Pushpak (3 lakh), Parth Ankolekar (3 lakh), Atif Habib Attarwala (6.25 lakh), Dhrumil Matkar (7.25 lakh), Mohammed Adeeb Wasiul Usmani (2.70 lakh), Sagarr Chhabriaa (3 lakh), Tatsat Singh (2 lakh), Rihit Patwal (2 lakh), Vikrant Auti (2 lakh)
NDTV
06-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Mumbai T20 League Auction: CSK, KKR Youngsters Among Top Players Up For Grabs
Rising stars Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Tanush Kotian will be among star attractions when 280 players go under the hammer in the T20 Mumbai League auction here on Wednesday. The third season of the league, featuring eight teams, will be held at the Wankhede Stadium from May 26 to June 8. Besides the 17-year-old Mhatre, who has been making waves with his spectacular performances in the ongoing IPL, Raghuvanshi, and Kotian, Musheer Khan are also among the key attractions. The pool also includes players like Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani who are consistent performers in the domestic circuit. The auction is expected to feature intense competition and strategic bidding as teams aim to assemble their ideal combinations. "This exciting player pool reflects the depth and quality of talent that Mumbai cricket has to offer. It features a remarkable mix of emerging stars and established names, giving franchises great options to build competitive squads," said secretary of Mumbai Cricket Association Abhay Hadap. "As we aim to uncover and promote the next generation of Indian cricket superstars, the auction will be a game-changer -- not just for the teams, but for the players who are eager to make their mark on this grand stage." The teams have already added icon players to their respective squads which includes Suryakumar Yadav (Triumph Knights Mumbai North East), Ajinkya Rahane (Bandra Blasters), Shreyas Iyer (SoBo Mumbai Falcons), Prithvi Shaw (North Mumbai Panthers), Shivam Dube (ARCS Andheri), Shardul Thakur (Eagle Thane Strikers), Sarfaraz Khan (Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs) and Tushar Deshpande (Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals). The player pool has been divided into three categories: 'Senior Player', which includes those who feature in First-Class, List A, or T20 matches; 'Emerging Player', comprising cricketers who have represented Mumbai at the U-23 or U-19 level in the past three years; and 'Development Player', which features talented local and club-level players. The base prices are set at Rs 5 lakh for Senior Player, Rs 3 lakh for Emerging Player and Rs 2 lakh for Development Player. Teams are required to include four senior players, and at least five emerging players and five development players in their final squad of a minimum of 18 members. Icon players have been signed at a fixed price of Rs 20 lakh. Each team is required to spend a minimum of Rs 80 lakh from their purse of Rs 1 crore for the season. Additionally, teams are required to buy at least two players born on or after September 1, 2005 and include at least one of these players in their playing XI. PTI AH AH TAP (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
T20 Mumbai League 2025 Auction: Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Tanush Kotian to go under hammer
As the T20 Mumbai League, one of India's leading franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments, gears up for an exciting Season 3 auction, around 280 players are set to go under the hammer in Mumbai on Wednesday. The T20 Mumbai League 2025, featuring eight teams, will be held at the Wankhede Stadium from May 26 to June 8.(HT_PRINT) Among the star attractions are some of the brightest rising stars, including the 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre, who has been making waves with spectacular performances in the ongoing IPL 2025, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Tanush Kotian and Musheer Khan as the player pool offers a remarkable blend of emerging talent and seasoned performers. The T20 Mumbai League 2025, featuring eight teams, will be held at the Wankhede Stadium from May 26 to June 8. The pool also includes players like Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani who are consistent performers in the domestic circuit. The auction is expected to feature intense competition and strategic bidding as teams aim to assemble their ideal combinations. "This exciting player pool reflects the depth and quality of talent that Mumbai cricket has to offer. It features a remarkable mix of emerging stars and established names, giving franchises great options to build competitive squads. As we aim to uncover and promote the next generation of Indian cricket superstars, the auction will be a game-changer, not just for the teams, but for the players who are eager to make their mark on this grand stage. The T20 Mumbai League will set a new benchmark in domestic T20 cricket," said Abhay Hadap, Secretary of the Mumbai Cricket Association. The teams have already added icon players to their respective squads which includes Suryakumar Yadav (Triumph Knights Mumbai North East), Ajinkya Rahane (Bandra Blasters), Shreyas Iyer (SoBo Mumbai Falcons), Prithvi Shaw (North Mumbai Panthers), Shivam Dube (ARCS Andheri), Shardul Thakur (Eagle Thane Strikers), Sarfaraz Khan (Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs) and Tushar Deshpande (Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals). The player pool has been strategically divided into three categories: Senior Player, which includes those who feature in First-Class, List A, or T20 matches, Emerging Player, comprising cricketers who have represented Mumbai at the U-23 or U-19 level in the past three years, and Development Player, which features talented local and club-level players. The base prices are set at ₹ 5 lakh for Senior Player, Rs3 lakh for Emerging Player and ₹ 2 lakh for Development Player. Teams are required to include four senior players, and at least five emerging players and five development players in their final squad of a minimum of 18 members. Icon players have been signed at a fixed price of Rs20 lakh. Each team is required to spend a minimum of Rs80 lakh from their purse of ₹ 1 crore for the season. Additionally, teams are required to buy at least two players born on or after September 1, 2005 and include at least one of these players in their playing XI.
