Shivansh Kapoor's 51 Fires Mumbai Marines to Victory
Northern Challengers
153/6 (20)
Mumbai Marines
159/7 (19.5)
Mumbai Marines won by 3 wickets
View full scorecard →Mumbai Marines have won by 3 wickets. Northern Challengers batted first and posted 153/6 in 20 overs. Mumbai Marines chased down 154 in just 19.5 overs.
Rishi Dhawan was the standout in the first innings, scoring 36 off 33 balls (SR 109). 1 six and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 38 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Shivansh Kapoor anchored the innings with 51 off 30 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Mumbai Marines on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Anureet Singh delivered figures of 2/21 in 4 overs (Econ 5.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
NC lead the series 6-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 7 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
51* off 30 balls (SR 170), 4 fours, 3 sixes
2/21 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.25)
36 off 33 balls (SR 109), 2 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Mumbai Marines showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Northern Challengers came up short by 3 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. NC lead the series 6-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.