Jesal Karia's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Gujarat Diamonds
Gujarat Diamonds
141/5 (15)
Mumbai Marines
97/8 (15)
GD won by 44 runs
View full scorecard →Gujarat Diamonds have won by 44 runs. Gujarat Diamonds batted first and posted 141/5 in 15 overs. Mumbai Marines, chasing 142, fell short at 97/8 in 15 overs.
Anuj Chaudhary was the standout in the first innings, scoring 46 off 33 balls (SR 139). 1 six and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 41 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Ross Taylor fought hard with 23 off 16 balls, but it was not enough to haul Mumbai Marines over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Jesal Karia delivered figures of 3/21 in 3 overs (Econ 7.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
MM lead the series 6-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 11 of the first innings was the inflection point — 20 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
46 off 33 balls (SR 139), 5 fours, 1 sixes
3/21 in 3 overs (Econ: 7.00)
46 off 26 balls (SR 177), 5 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Gujarat Diamonds showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Mumbai Marines came up short by 44 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. MM lead the series 6-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.