BRD vs MUM 1st Semi-Final Results

9:20 AM IST And that wraps up our coverage of the first semifinal of this year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy! Mumbai has secured its spot in the final and now awaits the winner of the second semifinal - an eagerly anticipated clash between Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. Don't go anywhere, as this crucial encounter kicks off just a few minutes from now, at 4:30 PM IST. While we conclude our coverage here, make sure to join us for the second semifinal that promises to be just as riveting! Until then, goodbye from this match center.

9:19 AM IST Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Mumbai says that you gain a lot of confidence from the way the top order goes and bats upfront. Says that they have discussed in the team meetings that they need to go all guns blazing because they have got a good batting depth. States that you need to be decisive in this format and it is important to stay in the present. Adds that bowling inside the powerplay has been decent from their end and feels that they could have restricted them between 140-150 but conceded 10 runs extra in the end. Ends by expressing his delight and says they are happy to qualify for another final.

9:16 AM IST Ajinkya Rahane is adjudged as the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his blistering knock of 98 runs. He expresses his satisfaction with his current form, emphasizing his focus on contributing to the team rather than individual outcomes. He highlights the importance of attacking during the first six overs in the evolving T20 format, aiming to provide a strong start and maintain momentum until the 15th or 16th over. Rahane also acknowledges the team’s camaraderie, built through practice sessions, and credits the experienced players for sharing their knowledge. He underscores their role in encouraging youngsters to play with freedom and confidence, fostering a positive team environment.

9:15 AM IST The captain of Baroda, Krunal Pandya expresses satisfaction with his team's overall performance throughout the season, noting their resilience in overcoming challenging situations. He acknowledges that despite being in a strong position, losing back-to-back wickets made things tough, but the team fought well to post a competitive total of 160.

9:13 AM IST ... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...

9:09 AM IST Earlier in the game, after being put into bat, Baroda faced early challenges as overcast conditions made stroke-making difficult, resulting in the loss of an early wicket during the powerplay. The innings found its footing through a crucial 50-run partnership between Shashwat Rawat and Krunal Pandya, who had promoted himself up the order. However, their momentum was short-lived as Pandya's dismissal triggered a collapse. Baroda lost three quick wickets, slipping from a comfortable 73/1 to a precarious 80/4. The fall of both set batters, including Shashwat Rawat, put Baroda in a tight spot. While hopes were pinned on Hardik Pandya to provide a late surge, his stay was very brief. But it was the stand between Shivalik Sharma and Atit Sheth that propelled Baroda to get past 150. Mumbai's bowling attack maintained discipline throughout the innings but conceded 55 runs in the last overs. For them, Suryansh Shedge was the most successful bowler with two wickets, while everyone else chipped in with a wicket each.