Image: Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube have performed outstandingly / © News9 Live
Mumbai’s star players, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, lit up the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with batting fireworks against Services in Hyderabad. Both players were instrumental in rescuing their team from early trouble, forming a 130-run partnership for the fourth wicket that propelled Mumbai to an imposing total of 192/4.
Batting first after Services won the toss and opted to field, Mumbai faced an early setback when Prithvi Shaw was dismissed for a duck on just the third delivery. Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane made promising starts but failed to capitalize, leaving Mumbai in a doubtful position. Enter Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, who took control of the innings with a mix of composure and aggression.
Suryakumar showcased his trademark versatility, scoring 70 off 46 balls with seven fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 152.17. Meanwhile, Dube unleashed his power-hitting, smashing 71 off 36 deliveries with two fours and seven towering sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 191.89. Their partnership not only stabilized Mumbai’s innings but also ensured a strong position in the match.
Dube remained unbeaten, anchoring the side till the end, while Suryakumar fell in the final over. With a formidable bowling attack at their disposal, Mumbai is well-placed to defend the total and register another win in the tournament.