Prithvi Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Prithvi Shaw

Dashing opener Prithvi Shaw's blazing blade decimated Mizoram as Mumbai started their campaign in style with a nine-wicket victory in the opening group ‘A' league match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy here on Tuesday.

After Mizoram were restricted at 98 for 8 in 20 overs, Mumbai racked up the required runs in just 10.3 overs with Shaw remaining unbeaten on 55 off 34 balls. He and Aman Hakim Khan (39 not out off 22 balls) added 91 runs in just 8.4 overs to finish off the match in a jiffy.

When Mizoram batted, Shreevats Goswami (31) was the only significant scorer but the seasoned Mumbai attack led by Dhawal Kulkarni kept the minnows under check.

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Dhawal and spin twins Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian got a couple of wickets apiece. When Mumbai started the chase, skipper Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed cheaply for nine, but Shaw smashed nine fours and a six to quickly finish the proceedings.

Brief scores
Mizoram 98-8 in 20 overs (S Goswami 31, V Kumar 24; T Kotian 2-12, D Kulkarni 2-16) lost to Mumbai 103-1 in 10.3 overs (P Shaw 55', A Khan 39') by nine wickets

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