North Mumbai Panthers win Super Over after 228 tie

The T20 Mumbai League 2026 witnessed a historic and nail-biting contest on Wednesday as the North Mumbai Panthers defeated the Bandra Blasters in a Super Over after both teams scored 228 runs in their allotted 20 overs at the Wankhede Stadium. The match featured a record-breaking century from Bandra Blasters captain Suved Parkar, but the Panthers staged a remarkable chase to force the decider and secure their second consecutive victory.

Parkar powered the Blasters to a formidable total of 228 for 5, the second-highest in the competition's history. He smashed 110 runs from just 54 deliveries, an innings that included 10 fours and seven sixes. His century, reached in 46 balls, is now the fastest in the tournament's history. He was well-supported by Prateekkumar Ravishankar, who scored 33 off 15 balls in an opening partnership of 101 runs. Late contributions from Jay Jain and Dhrumil Matkar, who each scored 28, maintained the aggressive tempo.

In response, the North Mumbai Panthers mounted a thrilling chase led by opener Hardik Tamore. He scored 83 from 39 balls, including a 17-ball half-century, and built crucial partnerships with captain Ajinkya Rahane and Abhigyan Kundu. The...