US EditionPunjab’s Mayank Markande says beating Mumbai is a good boost ahead of Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts
Punjab secured top spot in Group C with a one-run win over Mumbai, featuring Sarfaraz Khan’s record 15-ball fifty and four-wicket hauls by Markande and Brar.
- On January 8 at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground, Punjab cricket team 216 defeated Mumbai cricket team 215 by one run.
- Punjab recovered from 65 for 4 as Anmolpreet Singh made 57 and Ramandeep Singh scored 72 to revive the innings.
- The chase was powered by Sarfaraz, who reached a fifty in 15 balls and scored 62 runs in 20 deliveries, including 30 off Abhishek Sharma.
- Finishing top of Group C, Punjab will face Madhya Pradesh in the quarterfinals while Mumbai finished second; both had already qualified making Thursday's match inconsequential.
- The bowling effort, led by Mayank Markande and Gurnoor Brar, each taking four wickets, provides momentum and draws attention with the IPL approaching.
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Punjab’s Mayank Markande says beating Mumbai is a good boost ahead of Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts
Sarfaraz Khan was in a destructive mode when Mayank Markande trapped him leg before. That dismissal allowed Punjab to bounce back into the game and secure a one-run victory against Mumbai.
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