President Cup: Humairaa Kazi’s 4-33 helps Thunders beat Warriors to win T20 title

Thunders’ Humairaa Kazi during the President Cup final against Warriors. Pic/Ashish Raje

Riding on off-spinner Humairaa Kazi's four-wicket haul, Mumbai Thunders beat Mumbai Warriors by five wickets in a thrilling final encounter to win the T20 President Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

Vrushali Bhagat (41 off 41) and Humairaa Kazi (29 off 25) were the top-scorers for the Thunders.

Thunders restricted Warriors to 114-9 thanks to Kazi's 4-33. In reply, Thunders chased the target with three balls to spare. Earlier, opting to bat, the Warriors had a shaky start, losing three wickets in the first five overs for just 26 runs - two of which were picked by pacer Palak Dharmsi (2-20).

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