Mumbai Rangers Overcome Knights with Thahir’s Composed Finish
- September 6, 2025
Majestic Mumbai Rangers produced a disciplined performance to chase down 108 with five wickets in hand against Imex Cargo TFS Gwalior Knights in the Tranquil Developers You Selects IPL 2025 (Exhibition) at DCS You Selects Arena 1. Skipper Thahir Muhammed led from the front with an unbeaten knock to guide his side past nervy moments and secure victory inside 16 overs.
The Knights, asked to bat first, started briskly through Bagee Gopal (13 off 7), but his dismissal triggered a collapse. Despite quick contributions from Jazz (15) and Nidheesh Raju (25 off 27), the innings never gained momentum. The middle order crumbled against disciplined bowling, and wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Their innings closed at 107 all out in 18.2 overs, with 16 wides inflating the total.
The Rangers’ bowlers shared the spoils effectively. Shamnad Ashraf (4/21) was the destroyer-in-chief, striking early and returning in the middle overs to dismantle the Knights. Thahir Muhammed (3/15) provided excellent support with his left-arm seam, while Saheer Mohammed (2/19) chipped in at the back end. Together, they never allowed the Knights to form partnerships, restricting them to a below-par score.
Chasing 108, the Rangers lost quick wickets. Santhosh Varghese struck a rapid 12 before falling, while opener Devnath (8) and Arjun JK (26 off 28) were also dismissed inside the first 11 overs. At 71/5, the chase briefly looked tense. However, skipper Thahir Muhammed (45 not out from 38 balls) stood firm. Mixing patience with power, he struck five fours and a six, marshalling the innings with maturity. Supported by Pranil Khadtale (7 not out), Thahir saw his side home in 15.3 overs at 108/5.
For the Knights, Kapil Singh (2/30) and Shiyad Meleveetill (2/23) bowled well, but the low total gave them little room for error. Ultimately, the lack of depth in their batting lineup cost them the contest.
Star of the Match – Thahir Muhammed
Majestic Mumbai Rangers
The Rangers’ captain guided his side with a composed 45 not out from 38 balls, striking five boundaries and a six. With the ball, he also picked up 3/15 in four overs, delivering a complete all-round performance.
Master Blaster – Arjun JK
Majestic Mumbai Rangers
Arjun JK provided crucial runs at the top, scoring 26 off 28 balls with three fours. Though dismissed in the 11th over, his innings stabilized the Rangers after early wickets.
Power Arm – Shamnad Ashraf
Majestic Mumbai Rangers
Shamnad turned the game with a devastating spell of 4/21 in four overs. His breakthroughs at key stages dismantled the Knights’ batting and ensured they stayed under pressure.
Safe Hands – Rehan Sajith
Majestic Mumbai Rangers
Rehan held two important catches, dismissing Jazz (15) and Shafeel K Vahab (3). His alert fielding added value to the Rangers’ effort and kept the pressure on the Knights.
“Our bowlers executed brilliantly, and Arjun’s knock gave us stability. We’re shaping into a well-rounded side with every match.”
Thahir Muhammed
Captain – Majestic Mumbai Rangers
“We lost early wickets and couldn’t build partnerships. Credit to Mumbai for applying pressure consistently throughout the innings.”
Dhiyan
Captain – Imex Cargo TFS Gwalior Knights
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