What Match Are We Talking About?
This article covers the Super League Group B match between the Mumbai cricket team and the Hyderabad cricket team played in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025‑26 T20 domestic tournament in India. The game was held on 12 December 2025 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, and it was a one‑sided encounter where Hyderabad chased down the target in dominant fashion.
Final Result — Who Won?
In this match:
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Hyderabad beat Mumbai by 9 wickets in their chase of Mumbai’s total.
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Hyderabad reached the target in just 11.5 overs, showing a strong batting performance.
Full Scorecard — Batting & Bowling
🏏 Mumbai Batting Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YB Jaiswal | 29 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 145.00 |
| AM Rahane | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| SN Khan | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| A Raghuvanshi | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36.36 |
| AV Ankolekar | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| HJ Tamore | 29 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 111.54 |
| Suryansh Shedge | 28 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 127.27 |
| Others | 24 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 70.58 |
| Extras | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 131 all out | 18.5 overs | — | — | — |
Bowling for Hyderabad
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 3.5 | 17 | 3 | 4.43 |
| Chama Milind | 4 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Tanay Thyagarajan | 4 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Nitin Sai Yadav | 3 | 26 | 1 | 8.67 |
| Arfaz Ahmed | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 |
Mumbai were bowled out for 131 in 18.5 overs, a total that proved insufficient on a batting‑friendly pitch.
🏏 Hyderabad Batting Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aman Rao | 52* | 29 | 5 | 3 | 179.31 |
| Tanmay Agarwal | 75 | 40 | 7 | 4 | 187.50 |
| Pragnay Reddy (wk) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 132/1 | 11.5 overs | — | — | — |
Did Not Bat: Chama V Milind, Rahul Buddhi, Mickil Jaiswal, Mohammed Arfaz Ahmed, Tanay Thyagarajan, Mohammed Siraj, Ajay Dev Goud, Nitin Sai Yadav.
Hyderabad reached the total quickly thanks to strong batting by Tanmay Agarwal and Aman Rao, both in attacking form, guiding their team to a comfortable victory.
Who Was Player of the Match?
Mohammed Siraj was named Player of the Match for his excellent bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs in 3.5 overs and helping restrict Mumbai to a below‑par total.
Match Summary and Narrative
Mumbai batted first and lost quick wickets, never really building partnerships. They were eventually bundled out for 131 runs in 18.5 overs, despite some gritty hits from their middle order. Tanmay Agarwal and Aman Rao started strongly for Hyderabad, making the target look easy. Hyderabad chased it down in just under 12 overs, showing dominance with both bat and ball.
Head‑to‑Head Context
Historically in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Hyderabad and Mumbai have had competitive encounters. In previous seasons, Hyderabad also posted wins, including a 23‑run victory over Mumbai in 2023/24 in Jaipur, showing a pattern where Hyderabad’s batting often outscored their rivals.
What This Means for the Tournament
This match result was significant because:
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It gave Hyderabad a strong start and crucial points in the Super League Group stage.
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The comprehensive nature of the win boosted team confidence going into later matches.
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For Mumbai, it underlined their inconsistency early in the 2025‑26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season.
Key Performances Breakdown
📌 Top Performers
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Tanmay Agarwal (Hyderabad): Quickfire 75 off 40 balls — anchored the chase with positive intent.
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Aman Rao (Hyderabad): Explosive 52 not out that kept the run rate high and unpressured.
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Mohammed Siraj (Hyderabad): Best bowling figures of 3/17 which turned the game early.
📉 Notable Mumbai Contributions
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: Top‑scored for Mumbai with 29 before being dismissed.
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Hardik Tamore: Provided some resistance with 29 but couldn’t lift the total.
Venue and Conditions
This match was played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, which often produces batting‑friendly conditions in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy games. Both teams looked to attack from the outset, but Hyderabad’s big hitters adapted faster to match tempo and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where was the Mumbai vs Hyderabad match played?
It was played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025‑26.
2. Who won the match and by what margin?
Hyderabad beat Mumbai by 9 wickets.
3. Who was Player of the Match?
Mohammed Siraj for his bowling performance of 3/17.
4. What was Mumbai’s total?
Mumbai were all out for 131 runs in 18.5 overs.
Conclusion
This Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash was a commanding performance by Hyderabad over Mumbai, led by clinical bowling from Mohammed Siraj and aggressive batting from Tanmay Agarwal and Aman Rao. Mumbai struggled to build a competitive total, and Hyderabad cruised through the chase before the halfway mark. The result kept Hyderabad strong in the race to the next rounds of the tournament.