Mumbai Clinch Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 as Suryansh Shedge Stars in Final Triumph

Shedge’s Finishing Brilliance Seals Five-Wicket Victory Over Madhya Pradesh

Mumbai 180 for 5 (Suryakumar 48, Rahane 37, Shedge 36, Tripuresh 2-34)*
beat Madhya Pradesh 174 for 8 (Patidar 81, Dias 2-32, Thakur 2-41)* by five wickets

Mumbai continued their dominance in Indian domestic cricket, claiming their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title with a thrilling five-wicket win over Madhya Pradesh in Bengaluru. The hero of the night was the emerging star Suryansh Shedge, whose finishing fireworks—36 off 15 balls*—propelled Mumbai to victory with 13 balls to spare.

Shedge’s Finishing Masterclass

Suryansh Shedge, the 21-year-old Mumbai allrounder, showcased nerves of steel and clean ball-striking to deliver the knockout punch. Coming in with Mumbai needing 46 off 32 balls, Shedge smashed three fours and three sixes, including a nonchalant swipe over long leg off Venkatesh Iyer that drew comparisons to Suryakumar Yadav’s audacious strokeplay.

Shedge’s unbeaten 51-run stand off 19 balls with Atharva Ankolekar (who hit the winning six) proved decisive. This performance capped off a phenomenal run of form for Shedge, whose last four T20 innings include knocks of 30 (8 balls), 36 (12 balls), and 36* (15 balls)**—a string of match-winning cameos.

Suryakumar Yadav and Rahane Set the Chase Up

The chase was stabilized by Suryakumar Yadav (48 off 32 balls) and Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane (37 off 33 balls), who added a crucial 52-run stand for the third wicket. After early setbacks left Mumbai at 47 for 2 in the fifth over, the experienced pair absorbed pressure before Suryakumar’s trademark scoops and lofts shifted gears.

Rahane, the tournament’s leading run-getter, played a measured knock, while Suryakumar smashed Rahul Batham for consecutive sixes in the 13th over to bring Mumbai closer to the target. Although both fell in quick succession, the duo had set the stage for Shedge’s final flourish.

Rajat Patidar’s Lone Heroics for MP

Earlier in the evening, Madhya Pradesh captain Rajat Patidar played a lone hand with a stunning, unbeaten 81 off 40 balls. Patidar’s innings included six fours and six sixes, with the Chinnaswamy crowd treated to an array of fearless strokes—pulls, lofts, slices, and swipes.

At 86 for 5 in the 13th over, MP were struggling before Patidar’s late blitz powered them to a competitive total of 174 for 8. His heroics ensured MP scored 80 runs in the last seven overs, but they ultimately fell short against a clinical Mumbai side.

Key Performances

Suryansh Shedge (Mumbai): 36* off 15 balls, 3 fours, 3 sixes
Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai): 48 off 32 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes
Ajinkya Rahane (Mumbai): 37 off 33 balls
Rajat Patidar (Madhya Pradesh): 81* off 40 balls, 6 fours, 6 sixes
Tushar Deshpande & Shams Mulani (Mumbai): Effective spells to keep MP’s middle order in check

What This Win Means for Mumbai

This victory adds yet another trophy to Mumbai’s overflowing cabinet, reinforcing their supremacy in Indian domestic cricket. The emergence of young talents like Suryansh Shedge provides Mumbai with fresh firepower, as they continue to blend experienced stalwarts like Rahane and Suryakumar with exciting prospects.

Key Takeaways

Suryansh Shedge’s Rise: Three match-winning knocks in recent games highlight Mumbai’s growing bench strength.
Patidar’s Lone Effort: Rajat Patidar’s heroic 81* was an innings to remember, though it fell short.
Mumbai’s Consistency: Steady contributions from seniors like Rahane and Suryakumar set the platform for success.

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