The inaugural edition of the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women’s League began in style at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, with SOBO Mumbai Falcons securing a memorable 16-run victory over Thane Sky Risers in the tournament opener.
India all-rounder Sayali Satghare delivered a match-winning performance with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs, helping the Falcons defend a competitive total of 173/6.
SOBO Mumbai Falcons Innings – 173/6 (20 Overs)
After losing early wickets, the Falcons recovered through valuable contributions from the middle order and lower middle order.
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Hurley Gala* | 45 |
| Riya Chaudhari | 43 |
| Simran Shaikh | 30 |
| Sarika Koli | 26 |
Best Bowling (Thane Sky Risers):
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Thane Sky Risers Chase – 157/8 (20 Overs)
Chasing 174, Thane Sky Risers stayed in contention through several useful partnerships but failed to maintain momentum.
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Mansi Patil | 46 |
| Saima Thakor | 29 |
| Khushi Bhatia | 28 |
| Mahek Pokar | 23 (retired hurt) |
Best Bowling (SOBO Mumbai Falcons):
- Sayali Satghare – 3/35
Key Match Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Result | SOBO Mumbai Falcons won by 16 runs |
| Falcons Total | 173/6 |
| Sky Risers Total | 157/8 |
| Player of the Match Contender | Sayali Satghare |
| Highest Score | Mansi Patil (46) |
| Best Bowling | Sayali Satghare (3/35) |
| Top Falcons Batter | Hurley Gala (45*) |
Tournament Notes
- Saima Thakor created history by facing and scoring off the very first ball of the inaugural Women’s League.
- Thane Sky Risers dropped multiple catching opportunities, allowing the Falcons to recover from an early collapse.
- The tournament features 30 matches at Wankhede Stadium.
- The final is scheduled for 13 June 2026.
- Matches are being broadcast live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
Brief Score
SOBO Mumbai Falcons 173/6 (20 overs)
(Hurley Gala 45*, Riya Chaudhari 43, Simran Shaikh 30; Soumya Singh 3/17)
Thane Sky Risers 157/8 (20 overs)
(Mansi Patil 46, Saima Thakor 29, Khushi Bhatia 28; Sayali Satghare 3/35)
SOBO Mumbai Falcons won by 16 runs.
