Mumbai Clinches Second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with Five-Wicket Win Over Madhya Pradesh
Suryansh Shedge and Atharva Ankolekar's explosive finishing sealed Mumbai's victory after Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 81 gave MP a fighting total.
- Mumbai chased down a 175-run target in 17.5 overs, securing their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title after their first win in 2022.
- Youngsters Suryansh Shedge (36* off 15) and Atharva Ankolekar (16* off 6) delivered a match-winning 51-run partnership in just 19 balls.
- Madhya Pradesh captain Rajat Patidar shone with an unbeaten 81 off 40 balls, but his efforts were not enough to defend the total of 174/8.
- Mumbai's experienced batters, Suryakumar Yadav (48) and Ajinkya Rahane (37), provided stability before Shedge and Ankolekar's late fireworks.
- Prithvi Shaw's struggles continued with a 10-run knock, drawing criticism after a disappointing tournament and unsold IPL auction status.