Mumbai easily dismantled Hyderabad's total of 172 in their Elite Group D opener at Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground. Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav reached his fifty in just 15 balls, finishing unbeaten on 60, while Musheer Khan also posted a rapid half-century. Shivam Dube wrapped up the contest inside 14 overs by smashing a six. Earlier, Maxwell Swaminathan led the bowling effort with three wickets to keep Hyderabad in check.
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Musheer Khan contributed significantly to the chase by scoring 51 off 24 deliveries.: Musheer Khan contributed significantly to the chase by scoring 51 off 24 deliveries.
Suryakumar and Musheer shared a decisive 65-run partnership for the third wicket off just…: Suryakumar and Musheer shared a decisive 65-run partnership for the third wicket off just 23 balls.
Mumbai will face Gujarat at the same Kolkata venue for their upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Tr…: Mumbai will face Gujarat at the same Kolkata venue for their upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy fixture.
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Former India T20I captain
Suryakumar Yadav began his Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27 campaign with an unbeaten 60 off just 21 balls as Mumbai defeated Hyderabad by seven wickets in their Elite Group D match on Saturday (November 14) at Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground in Kolkata.
Chasing a target of 173, Suryakumar came in at No. 4 and struck six fours and five sixes to help Mumbai complete the chase in 13.1 overs. He reached his half-century in just 15 balls and shared a 65-run partnership off 23 balls with Musheer Khan for the third wicket.
Musheer, younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan, also scored a half-century in Mumbai's opening match of the tournament. He made 51 off 24 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes, before being dismissed by Ajay Dev Goud in the 12th over.
Earlier, Musheer had also shared a 49-run stand off 26 balls with wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore for the second wicket. Musheer contributed 41 runs off 18 balls during that partnership.
Shivam Dube, who has won two T20 World Cups with India, finished the chase…
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