MSC Maratha Royals Triumph in Thrilling Super Over Against Akash Tigers

In a gripping T20 Mumbai League match, MSC Maratha Royals triumphed over Akash Tigers in a Super Over finish after both teams scored 165 runs. Key performances included Sachin Yadav's 54 runs and Tushar Deshpande's impactful Super Over. Captain Siddhesh Lad praised the team's character under pressure. Discover all the match details and highlights in this exciting recap.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 2, 2026, 20:48 IST

Match Overview

In an exhilarating encounter at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, MSC Maratha Royals clinched a nail-biting Super Over victory over Akash Tigers in the T20 Mumbai League on Monday, with both teams finishing their innings tied at 165 runs.

Match Summary

MSC Maratha Royals batted first, scoring 165 runs before being bowled out in 20 overs. Sachin Yadav was the standout performer, scoring 54 runs off 39 balls, while the middle order provided crucial support to set a competitive score. For Akash Tigers, Mohammed Jamshed Alam was impressive with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 43 runs, and Shashank Vinayak Attarde contributed with 2 wickets for just 15 runs.

In reply, Akash Tigers matched the Royals' total, finishing at 165 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav was the top scorer with a rapid 37 runs off 17 balls, and Sarfaraz Khan added 28 runs off 19 balls. Maxwell David Swaminathan was the leading bowler for the Royals, taking 2 wickets for 31 runs, which helped push the match into a Super Over.

Super Over Showdown

During the Super Over, MSC Maratha Royals batted first, scoring 16 runs. Tushar Deshpande was the star, hitting 13 runs off just 5 balls, including two boundaries. Mohammed Jamshed Alam bowled for Akash Tigers, ending with figures of 0 wickets for 16 runs.

Chasing 17 runs for victory, Akash Tigers sent in their captain Sarfaraz Khan along with Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav. MSC Maratha Royals handed the ball to Irfan Umair, who performed admirably under pressure. Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav was run out by Sachin Yadav, and Irfan Umair successfully defended the target, leaving Akash Tigers at 11 runs for 1 wicket, thus securing a memorable Super Over win for MSC Maratha Royals.

Post-Match Comments

After the match, Captain Siddhesh Lad expressed his satisfaction, stating, "We executed our plans well and the team showed great character. The way the boys handled pressure in the Super Over was exceptional. It's always pleasing to contribute to a win and start the tournament on a positive note."

Score Summary

SCORE SUMMARY:

Team	Batting	Bowling
MSC Maratha Royals	Sachin Yadav - 54 runs off 39 balls	Maxwell David Swaminathan - 4 overs, 31 runs, 2 wickets
		Arjun Amit Dani - 3 overs, 26 runs, 2 wickets
Akash Tigers	Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav - 37 runs off 17 balls	Mohammed Jamshed Alam - 3/43
	Sarfaraz Khan - 28 runs off 19 balls	Shashank Vinayak Attarde - 2/15
Super Over	MSC Maratha Royals: 16/0 (Tushar Deshpande - 13 runs off 5 balls)	Akash Tigers: 11/1 (Ajit Ravindra Kumar Yadav - Run Out)

Player of the Match: Tushar Deshpande - 33 runs off 14 balls, 1 wicket, and a decisive 13 runs off 5 balls in the Super Over.