Mumbai emerged victorious in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final, defeating Madhya Pradesh by 5 wickets. Despite MP's target score of 175, Mumbai was able to chase it down in 17.5 overs thanks to strong performances by Suryakumar Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane, and Suryansh Shedge. This marks Mumbai's second SMAT title, leaving MP still in search of their first trophy. Shreyas Iyer, who presented the trophy to his team, praised the spinners for setting the tone and credits the positive mindset and intent of the players for their success. Ajinkya Rahane, the player of the series, also spoke highly of the team's bowling performance and praised Suryansh Shedge for his contributions.
Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh secure easy wins over Baroda and Delhi, respectively, to advance to the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. Mumbai's skipper Ajinkya Rahane leads the team to victory with a 56-ball 98, while Madhya Pradesh's captain Rajat Patidar and Harpreet Singh Bhatia contribute to their team's win with a remarkable 106-run partnership in the chase.
In a thrilling match between Mumbai and Baroda, Mumbai emerged victorious and secured their spot in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Ajinkya Rahane's scintillating knock of 98 runs played a major role in their win, with the right-handed batter scoring five sixes and 11 fours in just 56 balls. Despite missing out on a hundred, Rahane's performance was enough to lead Mumbai to the much-awaited final.
Despite being unsold in the first round of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Ajinkya Rahane has emerged as the top performer for Mumbai in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. With four back-to-back half-centuries and a record-breaking run chase, Rahane has not only secured his spot in the Mumbai team but also caught the attention of Kolkata Knight Riders who picked him up in the accelerated auction. He is now not only a top contender for the captaincy role but also proving that age is just a number in T20 cricket.
In a thrilling quarterfinal match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, Mumbai emerged victorious over Vidarbha by showing a strong batting and bowling performance. Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer's decision to bowl first proved to be a game-changer as they restricted Vidarbha to a total of 152 runs. In response, Mumbai's star players Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane led the team to victory with quick half-centuries. This win secures Mumbai's spot in the semifinals of the tournament.
In a thrilling quarterfinal match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mumbai achieved the highest successful run chase in the knockouts to advance to the semifinals. Led by a stellar 85-run innings from Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai managed to chase down 224 runs against Vidarbha in Alur, breaking the previous record for the highest run chase in knockout matches. This impressive feat has raised the excitement among subscribers, who are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming matches.
In the second day of the IPL mega auction, Punjab Kings grabbed South African pacer Marco Jansen for a whopping Rs seven crore, along with all-rounder Krunal Pandya for Rs 5.75 crore and batsman Nitish Rana for Rs 4.20 crore. Other notable players like Ajinkya Rahane, Kane Williamson, Prithvi Shaw and Shardul Thakur did not receive any bids, highlighting the importance of strategic purchases in the competitive world of IPL auctions.
With the highly-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia just around the corner, the focus is on India's batting lineup. According to Australian great Mark Taylor, India's transition from experienced players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane to younger talents like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal has not been smooth, primarily due to the indifferent form of their star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Taylor points out that in the past 12-18 months, Sharma and Kohli have not been making the bulk of the runs, while younger players like Jaiswal and Gill have been consistently outscoring them.
In an exclusive interview, Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane talks about his love for challenges and his hopes of making a comeback to the national team. Despite being ignored by selectors, Rahane has shown his captaincy skills while leading Mumbai to Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup wins. With India's batting line-up facing struggles, curiosity surrounding Rahane's return to the team is growing.
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane recalls a bold decision he made as captain during a Duleep Trophy fixture in 2022 where he sent young player Yashasvi Jaiswal off the field for sledging. Despite facing criticism, Rahane stood by his decision, which ultimately proved to be beneficial as the match referee planned to give Jaiswal a four-match ban for his actions. This incident served as a turning point for Jaiswal and he has since excelled in Test cricket.