Pune, December 12, 2025 – In a stunning upset, Hyderabad, spearheaded by a fiery spell from Mohammed Siraj, dismantled a star-studded Mumbai team in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League clash at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Hyderabad's dominant performance saw them secure a nine-wicket victory with a remarkable 49 balls to spare, significantly boosting their net run rate.
Mumbai, boasting a lineup that included prominent names like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane, Sarfaraz Khan, and Shardul Thakur, crumbled under the pressure exerted by Hyderabad's bowlers. Opting to field first after winning the toss, Hyderabad's decision proved immediately fruitful. Mumbai's innings never gained momentum, as they were bundled out for a paltry 131 in just 18.5 overs.
Mumbai's start was reasonably positive, with Yashasvi Jaiswal looking comfortable at the crease. However, the dismissal of Ajinkya Rahane in the fourth over triggered a collapse. Wickets fell at regular intervals, with Sarfaraz Khan and Jaiswal departing in the powerplay, leaving Mumbai reeling at 45 for 3. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Atharva Ankolekar soon followed, further exacerbating Mumbai's woes at 67 for 5. A brief resistance came from Hardik Tamore and Suryansh Shedge, who stitched together a 45-run partnership. However, once Chama Milind removed Tamore, the innings unraveled again.
Mohammed Siraj was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming three wickets for just 17 runs in his 3.5 overs. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award. Siraj's key wickets included Suryansh Shedge and Shardul Thakur, whom he dismissed in quick succession, followed by Tanush Kotian. Tanay Thyagarajan provided valuable support, picking up two crucial wickets to further stifle Mumbai's batting.
Chasing a modest target of 132, Hyderabad's openers, Aman Rao and Tanmay Agarwal, came out all guns blazing. Aman Rao set the tone with a blistering six off the very first ball and continued his assault by smashing 24 runs off Shardul Thakur's opening over. Tanmay Agarwal matched Rao's aggression, ensuring a fiery start to the chase. The duo displayed exceptional hitting, dispatching the bowlers to all parts of the ground. Both batsmen notched up their half-centuries, effectively sealing the victory for Hyderabad. Their 127-run opening stand ensured there was no comeback for Mumbai.
Tanmay Agarwal eventually fell for a scintillating 75 off 40 balls, which included seven boundaries and four sixes. Aman Rao remained unbeaten on 52 off 29 balls, finishing the game in style with a boundary. Tushar Deshpande was the only Mumbai bowler to find success, picking up the lone wicket of Agarwal.
This emphatic victory provides Hyderabad with significant momentum as they progress in the Super League phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. On the other hand, Mumbai will need to regroup quickly after this disappointing performance.
