bet88 Mumbai Vs Baroda, SMAT Semi-Final 1: Ajinkya Rahane's Masterclass Guides MUM To Beat BRD By 6 Wickets

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25: Baroda team in action at the SMAT. Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25: Baroda team in action at the SMAT. Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak

Mumbai stormed into the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 with a commanding six-wicket victory over Baroda in the first semi-final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadiumbet88, Bengaluru on December 13, Thursday. (Live Streaming | More Cricket News)

Ajinkya Rahane’s brilliant knock of 98 off 56 balls proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai’s successful chase, as they hunted down Baroda’s total of 158/7 in just 17.2 overs, although the match saw last moment drama.

Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field first and restricted Baroda to a below-par 158/7. The star player Hardik Panya, had a forgettable outing with the bat, managing just 5 runs off 6 balls.

However, brother Krunal Pandya played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings with his 30 off 24 balls. Mumbai’s bowling unit, led by Shardul Thakur (1/46), Mohit awasthi (1/24), Shivam Dube (1/34), Tanush Kotian (1/16), Shreyansh Shedge (2/11) and Atharva Ankolekar (1/25), kept the scoring rate in check and picked up wickets at regular intervals.

In response, Mumbai’s showcased a masterclass in controlled aggression with Ajinkya Rahane anchoring the innings with a sublime knock, laced with 11 boundaries and five towering sixes. He fell short of a well-deserved century, dismissed for 98 in the 17th over while trying to finish the game.

Also, Shreyas Iyer’s quickfire 46 off 30 balls provided the perfect foil to Rahane’s brilliance, as the pair stitched a crucial partnership. Despite a late twist, where Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed for just one, Suryansh Shedge sealed the victory with a six, finishing the match in style.

Two calls went against go against India, including a video review leaving coach Harendra Singh frustrated.

This victory marks Mumbai’s second final appearance in three years, having claimed their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2022-23 season.

Baroda, after a strong campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25, faced heartbreak as they missed out on another shot at their third title, following their runner-up finish last season.

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In the finals Mumbai will face the winner of Delhi vs Madhya Pradesh SMAT semi-final 2 match on December 15bet88, Sunday.