Thane Sky Risers Claim First Victory in Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women's League

The Thane Sky Risers celebrated their first victory in the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women's League, defeating SOBO Mumbai Falcons by 33 runs. Mansi Patil's stellar performance with the bat and a disciplined bowling display led the Risers to a competitive total of 159. Despite the loss, the Falcons have already secured a place in the finals. In men's league action, Arcs Andheri triumphed over Bandra Blasters, showcasing impressive performances from Arjun Tendulkar and Musheer Khan. Read on for detailed match highlights and scores.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 9, 2026, 17:27 IST

Thane Sky Risers Secure First Win

In a thrilling match at Wankhede Stadium, the Thane Sky Risers achieved their inaugural victory in the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women's League, defeating SOBO Mumbai Falcons by 33 runs on Tuesday. The Risers, led by opener Mansi Patil's impressive half-century, set a challenging target of 159/7. Their disciplined bowling performance then restricted the Falcons to 126/9, marking the first loss of the season for the table leaders. Despite this setback, the Falcons have already secured a spot in the finals, as noted in a press release.

Falcons Struggle in Run Chase

The Falcons faced a rocky start while chasing 160 runs, with Ashwini Nishad making an immediate impact by taking two wickets in the first two balls, leaving the team at 0/2. Captain Riya Chaudhari (23) and Vedika Nikam (15) tried to stabilize the innings, but neither could convert their starts into significant scores. Prakashika Naik's outstanding bowling performance, with figures of 3/25, dismantled the middle order, leaving the Falcons at a precarious 69/6. Although Janhvi Kate attempted a late comeback with a quick 24 off 14 balls, Trisha Parmar (2/17) ensured the Falcons could not recover, falling short of the target.

Mansi Patil Shines with Bat

Earlier in the match, after losing Vruushali Bhagat early, the Risers found stability through a vital 42-run partnership between Mansi Patil and Heeya Pandit (36). Mansi led the charge with a dazzling 55 runs off 37 balls, including nine fours and a six. Khushi Bhatia contributed a useful 29 runs, but the Risers struggled to push their total beyond 160 due to regular wickets in the final overs. Nonetheless, their total proved sufficient as the bowlers executed their plans effectively to secure a crucial win.

Men's T20 League Highlights

In a separate match on Monday, Arcs Andheri showcased remarkable all-round performances from Arjun Tendulkar (3/11 & 66 not out off 34 balls) and Musheer Khan (1/24 & 54 not out off 38 balls) to defeat Bandra Blasters by 9 wickets in the men's segment of the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the same venue. After limiting the Blasters to 144/9, Arjun and Musheer's outstanding unbeaten half-centuries guided their team to victory with over six overs remaining. Fans can catch all matches live on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network.

Match Summary

Thane Sky Risers 159/7 in 20 overs (Mansi Patil 55, Heeya Pandit 36; Swara Jadhav 2/22) defeated SOBO Mumbai Falcons 126/9 in 20 overs (Janhvi Kate 24, Riya Chaudhari 23; Prakashika Naik 3/25) by 33 runs.