Rajat Patidar’s Storm Overshadowed by Suryansh Shedge’s Brilliance, Mumbai Crowned Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 Champions

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Mumbai, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, has emerged as the champion of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. In a thrilling final, Mumbai defeated Madhya Pradesh by 5 wickets, clinching the title for the second time.

The final match saw a spectacular performance from Mumbai’s young all-rounder, Suryansh Shedge, whose quick-fire batting played a pivotal role in Mumbai’s victory. Alongside him, Ajinkya Rahane and Suryakumar Yadav contributed solid innings. However, it was Shedge’s explosive knock at the end that stole the show and helped Mumbai seal the win.

Suryansh Shedge’s Explosive Finish

Suryansh Shedge’s batting display in the final was nothing short of brilliant. Coming in at a crucial moment, he smashed 36* off just 15 balls at a staggering strike rate of 240. His innings included 3 sixes and 3 fours, helping Mumbai reach their target with ease.

Suryakumar Yadav also played an important role, making 48 runs. Ajinkya Rahane, in great form, added 37 runs, while Prithvi Shaw scored 10 and captain Shreyas Iyer made 16 runs off 9 balls. With their collective effort, Mumbai reached their target, comfortably winning by 5 wickets.

Rajat Patidar’s Heroic 81* Goes in Vain

On the other side, Madhya Pradesh faced an uphill task from the beginning. After losing 4 wickets for just 54 runs, it seemed like their chances of posting a competitive total were slim. But Rajat Patidar, the captain, took charge and played a sensational knock.

Patidar remained unbeaten throughout, scoring a blistering 81* off 40 balls, which included 6 sixes and 6 fours. His knock helped Madhya Pradesh reach a total of 174/8 in their 20 overs.

Shubhranshu Senapati (23), Harpreet Singh Bhatia (15), Venkatesh Iyer (17), and Rahul Bother (19) made some contributions, but it was Patidar’s innings that stood out as the backbone of their total.

Mumbai’s Bowlers Shine

Mumbai’s bowlers, led by Shardul Thakur, put in a disciplined performance. Thakur and Reston Dias claimed 2 wickets each, while Atharv Ankolekar, Shivam Dube, and Suryansh Shedge took one wicket each.

In the end, Mumbai’s all-round performance, combined with Shedge’s explosive finish and Patidar’s valiant effort, saw them become the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 champions. This victory marks their second title in the history of the competition, having won previously in the 2022-23 season under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy.

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