Aakash Tigers Triumph Over SOBO Mumbai Falcons in T20 Clash

Aakash Tigers Secure Victory at Wankhede Stadium

In a commanding performance, Sarfaraz Khan's Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs achieved a decisive 66-run win against Shreyas Iyer's SOBO Mumbai Falcons during a league match of the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The Tigers set a formidable target of 227/6 in their 20 overs, thanks to impressive half-centuries from Jay Bista and Ajit Yadav. In response, the Falcons were bowled out for 161 in just 17.5 overs, with Shashank Attarde and Shams Mulani leading the bowling attack.

Falcons Struggle in Their Chase

The Falcons began their chase strongly, with opener Ishan Mulchandani scoring 40 runs off 15 balls, quickly putting pressure on the Tigers. However, the momentum shifted when Shams Mulani dismissed Aditya Tare (1) in the third over. Following this, the Falcons faced a dramatic collapse, losing four wickets for just 46 runs as Shashank Attarde (4/33) wreaked havoc on the batting order. Newly appointed India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer managed only 10 runs, leaving the Falcons in a precarious position at 79/5. Harsh Aghav (43) attempted to keep the innings alive but received little support, and Mulani's timely wicket of Harsh sealed the Falcons' fate.

Ultimately, the Falcons were all out in 17.5 overs.

Tigers Set an Impressive Total

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Tigers made their intentions clear by posting a substantial total. Openers Jay Bista (57) and Sarfaraz Khan (31) raced to 50 runs in just three overs, putting the Falcons under immediate pressure. Although Prathamesh Dake took the crucial wicket of Sarfaraz in the fourth over, Bista continued to dominate, hitting eight fours and two sixes before his dismissal. Despite losing a couple of quick wickets, Varun Lavande (35) and Ajit Yadav (68) formed a vital partnership, adding 97 runs for the fourth wicket. Ajit led the charge with a blistering 35-ball innings that included five fours and four sixes.

Match Summary

Aakash Tigers MWS 227/6 in 20 overs (Ajit Yadav 68, Jay Bista 57; Prathamesh Dake 2/51) defeated SOBO Mumbai Falcons 161 all out in 17.5 overs (Harsh Aghav 43, Ishan Mulchandani 40; Shashank Attarde 4/33, Shams Mulani 3/47) by 66 runs.