Jaiswal's Century Leads Mumbai to SMAT Win Over Haryana

In Ambi, Pune, on December 14, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century to guide Mumbai to a four-wicket victory over Haryana in a Group B Super League match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, keeping the defending champions' qualification hopes alive.

Haryana posted 234 for three in 20 overs after Mumbai elected to bowl first. Captain Ankit Kumar top-scored with 89 off 42 balls, forming a 110-run partnership for the third wicket with Nishant Sindhu, who remained unbeaten on 63 off 38 balls despite a finger injury. Samant Jakhar contributed 31 before being retired out. Mumbai's bowlers struggled on a placid pitch, with Sairaj Patil taking 2 for 44 as the only notable performer.

Chasing 235, Mumbai reached the target in 17.3 overs, marking the second-highest successful run chase in the tournament's history. Jaiswal, opening the innings, struck 101 off 50 balls, including 16 fours and one six, reaching his hundred off the 48th delivery. He shared a brisk 50-run opening stand with Ajinkya Rahane, who made 21 off 10 balls before falling to Ishant Sharma. Sarfaraz Khan then accelerated, scoring 64 off 25 balls with nine fours and three sixes, adding 88 runs for the second wicket in 6.1 overs.