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Suryakumar Yadav powers Mumbai to dominant Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Nov 14, 2026, 13:23 IST

Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav smashed an unbeaten 60 off 21 balls to lead Mumbai to a seven-wicket win over Hyderabad in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener in Kolkata.

Suryakumar Yadav powers Mumbai to dominant Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory

Suryakumar Yadav made a statement in his opening appearance of the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, guiding Mumbai to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Hyderabad. The former India T20I captain delivered a blistering unbeaten 60 from just 21 deliveries to help his side chase down a target of 173 with ease at the Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground in Kolkata on Saturday.

Mumbai reached the required total in just 13.1 overs, largely thanks to Suryakumar’s aggressive approach at the crease. Entering the match at No. 4, he dominated the bowling attack, striking six fours and five sixes. His half-century was reached in a rapid 15 balls, setting the tone for a clinical run chase that left Hyderabad with little response.

Partnerships and clinical finishing secure Mumbai win

The foundation for the successful chase was laid by Musheer Khan, who provided significant momentum during his time in the middle. Musheer, who scored 51 off 24 balls, shared a vital 65-run partnership with Suryakumar for the third wicket that lasted only 23 balls. Before his dismissal by Ajay Dev Goud in the 12th over, Musheer also combined with wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore for a 49-run stand off 26 deliveries, during which he contributed 41 runs off 18 balls.

Following the departure of Musheer, Shivam Dube ensured there were no late nerves. The two-time T20 World Cup winner finished the game in style, striking a six off the first ball of the 14th over from Hyderabad captain Chama V Milind. Dube remained unbeaten on 13 from five balls to seal the result.

Mumbai bowlers restrict Hyderabad early

Earlier in the day, the Mumbai bowling unit performed effectively to keep Hyderabad to a total of 172. Maxwell Swaminathan led the effort with an impressive spell, claiming three wickets for 23 runs in his four overs. Shivam Dube and Sairaj Patil also contributed significantly, taking two wickets each to stifle the Hyderabad scoring rate. For Hyderabad, Abhirath Reddy provided the highest score with 35 off 24 balls, while Kodimela Himateja added 25 off 16.

With this victory secured, Mumbai now turns its attention to their next Elite Group D fixture against Gujarat, scheduled for Monday, November 16, at the same venue. The team’s tournament schedule continues through late November with matches against Goa, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Uttarakhand.