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.
Baroda's batting line-up put on a record-breaking display against Sikkim in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Led by Bhanu Pania's unbeaten 134 off 51 balls, the team smashed 37 sixes, the most in a T20 innings by an Indian team, and set a new record for the highest T20 score in history with 349/5. Sikkim's limp attack had no answer as four other Baroda batters also scored fifty-plus runs, making it the first time in the tournament's history.
In a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy encounter, Baroda led by Krunal Pandya made history by scoring the highest total of 349/5 against Sikkim on Friday. This breaks the previous record of 344/4 set by Zimbabwe in October 2024. Bhanu Pania was the star of the match with his phenomenal knock of 134* off 51 balls, including 15 sixes and five fours. Shivalik Sharma and Vishnu Solanki also contributed to the team's record-breaking total.
Baroda's cricket team made history in their match against Sikkim, becoming the first team to score over 300 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Led by Bhanu Pania's unbeaten 134 from just 51 balls, Baroda posted an astonishing 349/5 from 20 overs. With a total of 18 fours and 37 sixes, Baroda's performance was a nightmare for Sikkim's bowlers, setting a new record for the most number of sixes in a match.
Hardik Pandya once again proved his worth as a firebrand T20 player as he smashed 69 runs off just 30 balls, including seven sixes and five boundaries, to lead Baroda to a stunning seven-wicket victory over Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. While his skipping of domestic cricket has caused controversy among fans, Pandya's explosive performance and Player of the Match title demonstrate why he is a valuable asset to the Indian cricket team. In a separate match, Shreyas Iyer showed why he was worth his whopping INR 26.75 crore IPL auction price tag, scoring 71 runs off 39 balls to help Mumbai beat Maharashtra by 5 wickets in just 17.1 overs.
Mumbai's Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande made history in the quarterfinal match against Baroda by setting a new record for the highest 10th wicket partnership in the Ranji Trophy. The pair have currently added 194 runs, surpassing the previous record of 191 runs set by Jharkhand's Rahul Shukla and Shahbaz Nadeem. This remarkable feat highlights the impressive performance of Mumbai's lower order batsmen.
18-year-old star Musheer Khan played a captain's knock to rescue Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals against Baroda. With the team in trouble, Musheer showed great perseverance as he scored 203 runs from 357 deliveries, helping his team post a total of 384. This knock comes after his impressive performance in the recent U19 World Cup, showing his versatility and adaptability in different formats of the game. His father, Naushad, who has always prepared him for red-ball cricket, was there to support and celebrate with him after day 1 of the match.