Ayaz Ahmed Afzal's 87 Fires MSC Maratha Royals to Victory
Arcs Andheri
168/10 (20)
MSC Maratha Royals
170/5 (18.2)
MSCMR won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →MSC Maratha Royals have won by 5 wickets. Arcs Andheri batted first and posted 168/10 in 20 overs. MSC Maratha Royals chased down 169 in just 18.2 overs.
Musheer Khan was the standout in the first innings, scoring 62 off 36 balls (SR 172). 3 sixes and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 60 runs.
In the chase, Ayaz Ahmed Afzal anchored the innings with 87 off 49 balls. It was a measured knock that kept MSC Maratha Royals on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Prasoon Singh delivered figures of 3/26 in 4 overs (Econ 6.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
MSCMR lead the series 16-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 16 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
87 off 49 balls (SR 178), 7 fours, 6 sixes
3/26 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.50)
62 off 36 balls (SR 172), 7 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
MSC Maratha Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Arcs Andheri will rue missed opportunities — a 5 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. MSCMR lead the series 16-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.