Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh to Face Off in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

Ajinkya Rahane's blistering 98 and Rajat Patidar's steady form propelled their teams to decisive semifinal victories.

Mumbai defeated Baroda by six wickets, chasing a target of 159 runs in just 17.2 overs, with Ajinkya Rahane scoring 98 off 56 balls.
Rahane's innings included 11 fours and 5 sixes, making him the tournament's leading run-scorer with 432 runs across seven matches at an impressive strike rate of 169.41.
Madhya Pradesh overcame Delhi in the second semifinal, with a century partnership between Rajat Patidar and Harpreet Singh securing the win with 26 balls to spare.
Baroda's Hardik Pandya had a quiet game with the bat, scoring just 5 runs, but won hearts by intervening to prevent security personnel from harshly punishing fans who invaded the pitch to meet him.
The final, scheduled for Sunday, will feature Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh, with Rahane and Patidar emerging as key players to watch after their standout performances in the semifinals.