Akash Parkar's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for SOBO Mumbai Falcons
MSC Maratha Royals
152/9 (20)
SOBO Mumbai Falcons
156/7 (19.1)
SOBO Mumbai Falcons won by 3 wickets
View full scorecard →SOBO Mumbai Falcons have won by 3 wickets. MSC Maratha Royals batted first and posted 152/9 in 20 overs. SOBO Mumbai Falcons chased down 153 in just 19.1 overs.
Sahil Jadhav was the standout in the first innings, scoring 52 off 30 balls (SR 173). 3 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 71 runs.
In the chase, Aditya Tare anchored the innings with 42 off 19 balls. It was a measured knock that kept SOBO Mumbai Falcons on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Akash Parkar delivered figures of 3/22 in 3 overs (Econ 7.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
SBMF lead the series 6-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 5 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
52 off 30 balls (SR 173), 5 fours, 3 sixes
3/22 in 3 overs (Econ: 7.33)
42 off 19 balls (SR 221), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
SOBO Mumbai Falcons showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. MSC Maratha Royals will rue missed opportunities — a 3 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. SBMF lead the series 6-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.