T20 Mumbai League 2025

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From IPL 2025 to T20 Mumbai: Shreyas Iyer endures back-to-back final heartbreaks

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Shreyas Iyer endured the heartbreak of losing another T20 tournament final, just days after falling short in the IPL 2025 summit clash. Leading the SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the inaugural edition of the T20 Mumbai League, Iyer’s side was outplayed by Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on 12 June. It was a bitter repeat of the IPL 2025 final on 3 June, where Iyer’s Punjab Kings were beaten by Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad. Despite dominating the league phase, PBKS stumbled at the final hurdle. A similar script unfolded in Mumbai as Iyer’s Falcons faltered under pressure. Chasing a modest target of 158, Siddesh Lad’s South Central side cruised home in 19.2 overs to lift the title. India’s ODI captain Rohit Sharma, who attended the final as the league’s ambassador, was seen handing over the runners-up cheque to a visibly dejected Iyer after the game. “It’s pretty hectic. Especially when you lose, it runs in your mind a lot,” Iyer admitted. Yet the inspirational skipper urged his teammates to be proud of their campaign and take positives from the highs and lows of the season. “Don’t want to pinpoint any particular incident. Overall, the boys were brilliant with their efforts. We lost just one game en route to the final. Just a one-off game where you can’t single out anyone – it’s basically backstabbing and I don’t enjoy that. We’ve learnt a lot. “It’s pretty common to feel dejected after a final loss. It must hurt them. But when they come back next year, they’ll have that extra motivation and confidence. They should be proud of their effort,” he added. IYER, ANGRISH FAIL IN THE BIG FINAL Winning the toss and opting to bowl, Mumbai South Central dismissed opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ishan Mulchandani in the powerplay. Kolkata Knight Riders star Angkrish failed in the final, managing just 7 off 12 balls. Captain Shreyas Iyer, walking in at No. 3, never got going. He hit a six and a boundary, but struggled for consistency on a lively Wankhede Stadium pitch. Thanks to a 32-ball 50 from Mayuresh Tandel and a blistering 28-ball 45 from Harsh Aghav, SoBo Mumbai Falcons posted 157 on the board. The duo added 85 runs in just 49 balls for the fifth wicket. Vaibhav Mali was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai South Central, picking up two wickets in four overs. In reply, captain Siddesh Lad and his opening partner Sahil Bhagwanta Jadhav set the tone for the chase, smashing 32 runs in just 2.5 overs. Siddesh fell for 15 and Sahil for 22 as Mumbai South Central slipped to 42 for 2. A steady fifty from Chinmay Sutar (53 off 49) and a bilstering 38 off 24 from Awais Naushad Khan ensured Mumbai South Central completed the chase in 19.2 overs and secured the title. Published By: Akshay Ramesh Published On: Jun 13, 2025

Air India crash tribute in T20 Mumbai League final at Wankhede Stadium

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The final of the T20 Mumbai League 2025 began on a somber note at Wankhede Stadium, where players, officials, and spectators observed a minute’s silence to mourn the victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad earlier on Thursday. Players from SoBo Mumbai Falcons and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals stood side by side in a quiet tribute as a condolence message was displayed on the big screen. Over 200 people lost their lives and 41 were injured after Air India Flight 171, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. As a mark of respect, all players in the final wore black armbands to honour the passengers who perished in the tragedy. “In light of the tragic plane crash incident in Ahmedabad and in the spirit of solidarity and national sentiments, players from SoBo Mumbai Falcons and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, along with MCA officials, observed a minute of silence for the victims. A condolence message was displayed on the big screen before the start of the T20 Mumbai League 2025 Final at Wankhede Stadium, and all players wore black armbands,” the official statement read. “Our prayers are with the victims of today’s crash. Remembering them in silence and solidarity,” the message on the giant screen read. On Thursday, 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed into Ahmedabad’s Megh Nagar area just minutes after take-off. The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was carrying approximately 242 passengers and crew members. Witnesses in nearby areas reported thick plumes of smoke rising from the crash site, with flames visible from neighbourhoods such as Vastrapur. Panic spread across the locality as emergency teams rushed to the scene. Air India plane crash Live Updates The aircraft struck a resident doctors’ hostel, causing extensive damage. The Indian Medical Association Gujarat confirmed the deaths of three MBBS students, while 45 others were hospitalised following the incident. Emergency services-including fire brigades and medical teams-responded swiftly, launching rescue and relief operations. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and officials have yet to confirm the exact number of casualties or survivors. Moments after news of the crash broke, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as “heartbreaking.” Meanwhile, the Tata Group announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each person who lost their lives in the crash of Air India Flight 171. Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: Jun 12, 2025

‘I love leading’: Captain Shreyas Iyer and finals – The love story continues | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: India batter Shreyas Iyer’s uncanny knack for taking his teams to finals continues to script a love story unlike any other in Indian cricket. On Tuesday, the in-form batter and captain steered SoBo Mumbai Falcons into the T20 Mumbai League 2025 final, adding yet another chapter to his golden run as skipper across formats and competitions.It marks Iyer’s fourth final as captain in just over a year, starting with Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL triumph in May 2024. Since then, he’s led Mumbai to a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, Punjab Kings to an IPL final, and now SoBo Falcons to the summit clash of the city-based league.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“There’s always pressure with captaincy, but I love leading,” Iyer said on the sidelines of the T20 Mumbai League. “I’ve done it since I was 22, and I enjoy embracing the challenge and the responsibility that comes with it.” Poll Which achievement of Shreyas Iyer as captain do you find most impressive? In the semifinal, SoBo Mumbai Falcons outclassed Bandra Blasters by five wickets. Chasing a modest 131, Ishan Mulchandani anchored the reply with an unbeaten 52, supported by a brisk 32 from Akash Parkar and 27 from Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Earlier, Parkar starred with the ball too, grabbing three wickets to restrict Bandra.Who’s that IPL player?The final against Maratha Royals is scheduled for June 12 at Wankhede Stadium, with Iyer aiming for another title as captain.This remarkable run began with KKR’s IPL title in May 2024 — their first in a decade — where Iyer scored 351 runs and led with poise. He followed it up by leading Mumbai to their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy win in December, amassing 345 runs at a blistering strike rate of 188.52. Bold prediction! Astrologer Greenstone Lobo picks winner of Australia vs South Africa WTC Final 2025 Then came a defining Champions Trophy campaign in March 2025, although not as skipper, where Iyer’s consistent middle-order knocks helped India clinch their second ICC title in two years. Scores of 56, 79, and 48 were pivotal in India’s title charge.In the recently concluded IPL 2025 season, he carried a resurgent Punjab Kings side to their first final in 11 years. Despite finishing runners-up to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Iyer ended as PBKS’ top scorer with 604 runs at a staggering 175.07 strike rate.Iyer’s captaincy reign has become synonymous with finals. Win or lose on June 12, the love story between Shreyas Iyer and the big stage is far from over — it’s only getting deeper.