Sarfaraz Khan’s Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs secured a convincing 66-run win over Shreyas Iyer’s SOBO Mumbai Falcons in a T20 Mumbai League 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium. A stellar performance by Jay Bista and Ajit Yadav helped the Tigers post a formidable 227/6 in 20 overs. Shashank Attarde and Shams Mulani then excelled with the ball, restricting the Falcons to 161 all out.
The Falcons, chasing a challenging target, started strongly with Ishan Mulchandani’s aggressive 40 off 15 balls. However, the tide turned when Shams Mulani dismissed Aditya Tare early on. The Falcons collapsed under pressure as Shashank Attarde’s 4/33 wreaked havoc, including the crucial wicket of Shreyas Iyer. Despite Harsh Aghav’s fighting 43, the Falcons fell short and were bowled out in 17.5 overs.
Aakash Tigers opted to bat first and justified their decision with a commanding total. Jay Bista and Sarfaraz’s explosive start set the tone, reaching 50 runs in just three overs. Although Sarfaraz fell for 31, Bista’s aggressive 57 laid a strong foundation. Varun Lavande and Ajit Yadav’s partnership further bolstered the Tigers, leading to a formidable total.
