Rajasthan Raiders stun Mumbai Marathas with power-packed chase
- September 21, 2025
The You Selects Indian Premier League 2025 (Open) produced another thriller at DCS You Selects Arena 2, where Globelink West Star Rajasthan Raiders overpowered IGM Mumbai Marathas by five wickets. Opting to field first, the Raiders showed discipline with the ball and later unleashed an unstoppable batting assault to chase down 158 in just 16.3 overs.
Mumbai Marathas began promisingly through Ronak Panoly, whose classy 73 off 51 balls anchored the innings. He struck eight fours and one six, holding the innings together despite regular wickets falling at the other end. Sandeep Singh provided early fireworks with 18 off 8 balls, while skipper Yasir contributed a handy 21. However, Athul Raveendran dented their progress by dismissing both Yasir and Sandeep.
The middle order struggled to build momentum. Mayank Choudhary fell for 1, while Lovepreet managed only 9 before falling to Aneesh Pillai. Danish Ahmad was caught behind by Vedhas for 6, and Keshav Sharma departed without scoring. Despite Panoly’s resistance, Mumbai stumbled to 137/7 by the 18th over. Late cameos from Salman Pasha (9*) and Basit Bhat (18* off 6) lifted the total to 157/7, but the target looked under-par given the pitch conditions
The Raiders’ chase was defined by controlled aggression. Skipper Hari Prasanth led from the front, smashing 35 off 21 balls with two fours and four sixes before being stumped. Alameen Sainudeen was equally destructive with 38 off 20, hammering three fours and three sixes to dismantle Mumbai’s bowling attack. Even as Shakkeer Hydru and Vedhas fell cheaply, the momentum never dipped.
The star of the innings was Vishnu Sukumaran, who remained unbeaten on 58 from 30 balls, hitting three fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 193.33. His calculated assault ensured the chase never faltered. Ashok Sudarsanan chipped in with 5, while Midhun Sudhakar’s unbeaten 16 finished the job in style. The Raiders stormed past the target in 16.3 overs, ending at 160/5, sealing a commanding victory built on aggressive intent and fearless batting.
Star of the Match – Vishnu Sukumaran
Globelink West Star Rajasthan Raiders
An unbeaten 58 off 30 balls with three fours and five sixes, steering the chase with authority and ensuring a swift five-wicket victory.
Master Blaster – Ronak Panoly
IGM Mumbai Marathas
Crafted 73 from 51 balls, striking eight boundaries and one six. Anchored Mumbai’s innings despite limited support from the middle order.
Power Arm – Aneesh Pillai
Globelink West Star Rajasthan Raiders
Bowled superbly for 2/18 in four overs, dismissing Panoly and Lovepreet, applying pressure with disciplined lines and an economy of just 4.50.
Safe Hands – Vedhas Khot
Globelink West Star Rajasthan Raiders
Produced a sharp catch to dismiss Danish Ahmad off Rizwan KS, showcasing quick reflexes and halting Mumbai’s lower-order resistance.
“Our batting intent was clear from ball one. Vishnu’s innings gave us control, and the bowlers set it up perfectly.”
Hari Prasanth
Captain – Globelink West Star Rajasthan Raiders
“Ronak’s knock gave us a chance, but we were 20 runs short. We must convert starts and tighten bowling in crunch moments.”
Yasir
Captain – IGM Mumbai Marathas
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