Second Innings Recap: Majhi Mumbai’s Chase
Match Summary
- Match: Majhi Mumbai vs Tigers of Kolkata, ISPL 2025, Match 1
- Result: Majhi Mumbai won by 8 wickets
- Target: 69 runs
- Catch of the Match: Mohammed Nadeem
- Gully to Glory Award: Ankur Singh
- Man of the Match: Amit Naik for his 9 Balls 21 Run
Key Highlights
- Tigers of Kolkata Innings:
- Scored 68/8 in 10 overs.
- Bhavesh Pawar was the top scorer with 16 runs off 9 balls.
- Ankur Singh took 3 wickets, conceding just 14 runs in 2 overs.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankur Singh | 2 | 14 | 3 | 7.00 |
| Dalhor | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 |
- Majhi Mumbai Innings:
- Chased the target with ease, scoring 72/2 in 8 overs.
- Karan More top-scored with 26 off 18 balls.
- Amit Naik smashed a quickfire 21 off 9 balls.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karan More | 26 | 18 | 144.44 |
| Amit Naik | 21 | 9 | 233.33 |
Final Result: Majhi Mumbai won by 8 wickets, showcasing a dominant performance with both bat and ball.
Majhi Mumbai comfortably chased down the target, ending their innings at 72/2 in 8 overs. The top-order batters ensured a smooth victory, with an explosive cameo by Amit Naik.
Majhi Mumbai – Batting Performance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Nadeem | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Rajat Mundhe | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Karan More (Not Out) | 26 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Amit Naik (Not Out) | 21 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 233.33 |
Extras: 7 (lb 1, w 6)
Fall of Wickets:
- 4-1 (Mohammed Nadeem, 0.3)
- 14-2 (Rajat Mundhe, 5.2)
Tigers of Kolkata – Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imroz Khan | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Firdos Alam | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Vivek Mohanan | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Shivam Kumar | 2 | 15 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Bhavesh Pawar | 0.4 | 5 | 0 | 7.50 |
Fall of Wickets: 4-1 (Mohammed Nadeem, 0.3), 14-2 (Rajat Mundhe, 5.2)
Tigers of Kolkata – Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imroz Khan | 2 | 32 | 1 | 16.00 |
| Firdos Alam | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Vivek Mohanan | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Shivam Kumar | 2 | 15 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Bhavesh Pawar | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
Key Highlights
- Karan More’s 26 runs off 18 balls anchored the chase with controlled aggression.
- Amit Naik’s explosive 21 off 9 balls, including 2 sixes, sealed the victory.
- Majhi Mumbai completed the chase with ease, leaving 12 balls to spare.
Final Result: Majhi Mumbai won by 8 wickets.
In the first innings of the opening match of ISPL 2025, Majhi Mumbai’s bowlers were outstanding, holding the Tigers of Kolkata to just 68 runs for 8 wickets in 10 overs.
Here’s a quick look at what happened:
Tigers of Kolkata’s Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fardeen | 1 | 3 | 33.33 |
| Munna | 15 | 22 | 68.18 |
| Thomas | 8 | 6 | 133.33 |
| Nawaz | 1 | 2 | 50.00 |
| Thakare | 8 | 8 | 100.00 |
| Sarfaraz | 11 | 11 | 100.00 |
| Bhavesh | 16 | 9 | 177.78 |
| Vivek | 0* | 0 | 0.00 |
| Imroz | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
The Tigers of Kolkata struggled to score runs as Majhi Mumbai’s bowlers kept things tight.
- Bhavesh was the top scorer with 16 runs from 9 balls, hitting some quick boundaries.
- Munna (15 from 22) and Sarfaraz (11 from 11) tried to build partnerships but couldn’t push the score higher.
- Other batters, like Fardeen (1 from 3) and Nawaz (1 from 2), got out cheaply, putting the team under pressure.
Majhi Mumbai’s Brilliant Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajendra | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Ankur | 2 | 14 | 3 | 7.00 |
| Rajat | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2.50 |
| Vijay | 2 | 31 | 0 | 15.50 |
| Dalhor | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 |
Majhi Mumbai’s bowlers gave a top-class performance:
- Ankur was the star, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his 2 overs.
- Rajendra bowled tightly and picked up 2 wickets for only 6 runs in his 2 overs, including a maiden over.
- Dalhor also chipped in with 1 wicket for 10 runs, keeping things under control.
The Tigers struggled to build momentum, with wickets falling at regular intervals: 5/1, 20/2, 22/3, 66/7.
The Chase Ahead for Majhi Mumbai
Majhi Mumbai now needs just 69 runs in 10 overs to win. With a strong batting lineup, they will feel confident. But the Tigers will hope their bowlers can make a comeback and pull off something extraordinary.
Key Moments of the First Innings:
- Bhavesh’s 16 off 9 balls gave some hope to the Tigers.
- Ankur’s 3 wickets broke the backbone of Kolkata’s batting.
- Extras (8 runs) added to Kolkata’s total but didn’t change the game much.
Stay tuned for the second innings! Will Majhi Mumbai cruise to victory, or can the Tigers fight back?
