Calicut Sixers down Mumbai Rangers as Shanid AC smashes 60
- September 14, 2025
At DCS You Selects Arena 2, Al Saaf Calicut Sixers overcame Majestic Mumbai Rangers by 23 runs in the Tranquil Developers You Selects IPL 2025 Exhibition League. It was a contest that had moments of pressure on both sides, but Calicut’s explosive batting and disciplined bowling proved decisive.
The Sixers began their innings cautiously after losing the toss and being asked to bat first. Early setbacks came when Sam and Umair departed cheaply, leaving the scoreboard reading 41 for 2 inside seven overs. From there, Rajesh Raghavan steadied the innings with 37 off 34 balls, rotating the strike and finding timely boundaries. He laid a solid platform for what was to come. The pressure on Mumbai’s bowlers was mounting, and they failed to keep a consistent line, gifting extras that further boosted Calicut’s tally.
The real turning point arrived when Shanid AC produced a blistering knock of 60 from just 22 balls, a whirlwind innings that featured five sixes and four fours. His strike rate of 272.73 left Mumbai reeling as the run rate shot past nine an over. Alongside him, Sadath JSR anchored the middle overs with 43 off 31 balls, striking six fours and one six, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking. Cameos from Noushad and Rameez Nawab in the death overs added vital runs as Calicut stormed to 179 for 6. It was a competitive score built on patience at the top and ferocity in the middle.
Chasing 180, Mumbai Rangers began with promise as skipper Prado struck three boundaries to signal intent. However, his dismissal for 15 opened the floodgates, with Sajish Siva and Thahir Muhammed falling in quick succession. At 41 for 3 inside five overs, the Rangers were under immense pressure. The fightback came from Devnath, who grafted 44 off 40 balls, keeping Mumbai’s hopes alive with sensible strokes and occasional big hits.
The innings needed another partnership, but wickets tumbled at crucial moments. Rehan Sajith played a lively hand of 30 off 17 balls, finding the gaps with authority, while Pranil Khadtale’s 21 off 9 balls briefly reignited belief. Yet the Sixers’ bowlers proved too strong. Vinshad Badar led the charge with 3 for 15 in his four overs, striking at critical stages, while Shafeeque CP chipped in with 3 for 34. Shanid AC and Mahroof VK added timely breakthroughs, and Mumbai were bowled out for 156 in 19.3 overs. Despite flashes of resistance, they fell 23 runs short of the target.
Star of the Match – Shanid AC
Al Saaf Calicut Sixers
Exploded with a match-defining 60 off 22 balls at a strike rate of 272.73, smashing 5 sixes and 4 fours to transform Calicut’s innings.
Master Blaster – Sadath JSR
Al Saaf Calicut Sixers
Crafted a composed 43 from 31 balls, striking six boundaries and a six, anchoring the innings and setting up the final assault.
Power Arm – Vinshad Badar
Al Saaf Calicut Sixers
Produced a lethal spell of 3 for 15 in 4 overs, removing key batters and applying the brakes on Mumbai’s chase.
Safe Hands – Rehan Sajith
Majestic Mumbai Rangers
Pulled off the best catch of the match, dismissing Noushad off Ameeruddin’s bowling in the 18th over, showcasing sharp reflexes and safe hands.
“Shanid’s knock gave us momentum and our bowlers held nerves in the death overs. It was a total team effort.”
Haneef Haizaan
Captain – Calicut Sixers
“We lost momentum with early wickets. Despite some good partnerships, Calicut’s bowlers executed their plans better and deserved the win.”
Prado
Captain – Mumbai Rangers
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