Inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League Kicks Off with Thrilling Matches

The T20 Mumbai Women's League commenced with an exciting match where SOBO Mumbai Falcons triumphed over Thane Sky Risers. Sayali Satghare's impressive bowling performance led her team to victory. The tournament promises 30 thrilling matches, showcasing the best cricket talent in Mumbai. The men's tournament also featured a nail-biting Super Over finish. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting league!

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 2, 2026, 16:30 IST

Exciting Start to Mumbai Women's Cricket League

A significant milestone in Mumbai's cricket scene was marked on Tuesday with the launch of the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women's League at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Leading the charge for SOBO Mumbai Falcons, Indian cricketer Sayali Satghare showcased her skills with a remarkable three-wicket haul, guiding her team to a solid 16-run victory against Thane Sky Risers in the tournament's first match.

Thane Sky Risers' Chase Comes Up Short

In pursuit of a daunting target of 174 runs, Thane Sky Risers' opener Mansi Patil scored 46 runs, keeping the chase alive despite losing teammates frequently. Promising contributions came from Mahek Pokar (23, retired hurt) and Saima Thakor (29), but they couldn't capitalize on their starts as the Falcons' bowling attack, led effectively by Satghare, maintained relentless pressure.

As the match neared its conclusion, wicketkeeper Khushi Bhatia made a spirited effort, scoring 28 runs off just 16 balls, but her dismissal in the second last over dashed Thane's hopes and swung the match firmly in favor of the Falcons.

Falcons Bounce Back After Early Setbacks

Earlier in the match, Thane Sky Risers had a golden opportunity to seize control after their captain Saima Thakor made history by hitting a boundary off the very first ball of the tournament and taking a wicket in the same over. However, nine dropped catches allowed SOBO Mumbai Falcons to recover, culminating in a late surge from Hurley Gala (45 not out), alongside valuable contributions from Riya Chaudhari (43), Simran Shaikh (30), and Sarika Koli (26), leading to a total of 173/6 in their 20 overs.

Men's Tournament Opener Decided by Super Over

The men's tournament commenced on Monday with a thrilling match between Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals. The match ended in a dramatic Super Over after both teams scored 165 runs in their 20 overs. The Royals, led by Siddhesh Lad, managed to score 16 runs in the Super Over, while the Tigers, under Sarfaraz Khan, could only muster 11 runs, resulting in a hard-fought victory for the Royals.

Tournament Overview

The T20 Mumbai Women's League will feature a total of 30 exciting matches, showcasing the best cricketing talent in the city at Wankhede Stadium. The final is set to take place on June 13, with all matches available for live viewing on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network.

Match Summary:

SOBO Mumbai Falcons 173/6 (Hurley Gala 45 not out, Riya Chaudhari 43, Simran Shaikh 30; Soumya Singh 3/17) defeated Thane Sky Risers 157/8 (Mansi Patil 46, Saima Thakor 29, Khushi Bhatia 28; Sayali Satghare 3/35) by 16 runs.