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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Sarfaraz Khan: 73 off 22 (6x4, 7x6)
- 2🏆 Mumbai chase 216 with 3 wkts, 11 balls left
- 3💡 Rahane 72* pairs with Sarfaraz for 111-run stand
- 4🔮 SMAT stars eye IPL 2026 spots
"Ajinkya Rahane hit 72* against Rajasthan; Venkatesh Iyer's fifty went in vain against Punjab"
Sarfaraz Khan unleashed havoc with a blistering 73 off 22 balls as Mumbai chased down 216 against Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, securing a thrilling win with three wickets and 11 balls to spare.
Sarfaraz's Boundary Storm
The aggressive batter smashed six fours and seven sixes, building on his previous 64 off 25 vs Hyderabad. Captain Ajinkya Rahane anchored with an unbeaten 72 off 41, their 111-run stand off just 38 balls proving decisive. Lower down, Atharva Ankolekar's 26 off 9 sealed the chase, despite Manav Suthar's 3/23 for Rajasthan.
Meanwhile, all-round Punjab edged out Madhya Pradesh, while Venkatesh Iyer's fifty couldn't save his side. Sarfaraz's form echoes Dhoni-style finishes, positioning Mumbai as T20 contenders. Domestic circuits like SMAT are goldmines for IPL scouts.
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