Riteish Deshmukh’s Mumbai Heroes on Sunday succumbed to their first defeat of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) season 10 at the hands of a well-oiled Karnataka Bulldozers in the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Mumbai opted to bowl first and restricted Karnataka to 70 runs in the first innings. Riteish Deshmukh’s team scored 76 runs in their innings and had an advantage. However, Karnataka came back into the match in their second innings, scoring a mammoth 129 runs as Krishna scored a half-century in 15 balls. Needing 124 to win in the second innings, Mumbai faltered big time, losing the tie by 38 runs.
Mumbai Heroes vs Karnataka Bulldozers: Play by Play
23:36: That’s it! The game is over! Karnataka Bulldozers bulldoze through Mumbai Heroes to bring up a convincing victory by 38 runs.
23:31: 48 runs needed in last over for Mumbai, Karnataka have one hand on the match.
23:26: Mumbai captain Riteish Deshmukh at the crease, face uphill task of scoring 64 runs in two overs.
23:13: Mumbai lose 4th wicket, staring at the first loss of CCL season 10.
23:06: Riteish Deshmukh’s Mumbai need 103 runs in 6 overs, Saqib and Navdeep at crease.
22:58: Mumbai facing uphill task, at 7/2 after 2 overs.
22:44: Mumbai in a spot of bother in huge chase, lose opener Raja in the first ball of the second innings.
22:36: What an onslaught by Krishna and Jairam for Karnataka in 2nd innings! Riteish Deshmukh’s Mumbai need 124 runs to win in 10 overs.
22:31: Krishna completes half-century in just 15 balls!
22:20: Krishna playing a fantastic innings to propel Karnataka towards a huge second innings total.
22:08: Karnataka cruising, at 61/2 after 6 overs.
21:56: Karnataka playing well, at 37/0 after 4 overs.
21:42: Karnataka start their second innings well, at 16/0 after 2 overs.
21:23: The game is evenly balanced as Mumbai acquire a lead of just 6 runs as Riteish Deshmukh’s team finish with 76 runs, everything left to play for in the second innings.
21:16: Mumbai cross Karnataka’s first innings score with an over to go. Riteish Deshmukh’s team at 71/3 in 9 overs.
21:04: Mumbai lose both openers in single over, Riteish Deshmukh’s team at 53/2 in seven overs.
20: 53: Mumbai taking the game away from Karnataka, Riteish Deshmukh’s team at 45/0 after 5 overs.
20: 38: Saqib off to a flyer as Karnataka desperately look for their opening wicket. Mumbai 25/0 after 3 overs
20:24: Mumbai openers off to a cautious start, score 5 runs in the first over.
20:16: Disciplined bowling performance from Mumbai, Karnataka restricted to 70/9 in first innings.
20:07: Wickets falling like a pack of cards for Karnataka, 8 wickets down.
19:57: Karnataka getting lost from the game as Sudeep-led team keep losing wickets. Karnataka are 59/6 at the end of 8 overs.
19:54: The covers are off, play about to resume. Good news for fans, no overs lost.
19:37: Rains have stopped play once again. Both teams wait for the match to resume.
19:35: Karnataka in a spot of bother, Sudeep’s team 54/4 after 7 overs.
19:27: Both teams trying to take advantage of the situation as Karnataka Bulldozers are 46/2 after 6 six overs.
19:16: Karnataka off to a decent start with 33 runs from 4 overs with one batter back to the pavillion.
19:13: Krishna departs as Mumbai fielder Navdeep takes one of the catches of the tournament.
19:07: Eventful second over from Riteish Deshmukh as Mumbai fielders drop two catches.
19:03: The game is heating up as Mumbai wicketkeeper Saqib Saleem drops a catch.
18:57: Mumbai off to a good start as Riteish Deshmukh concedes 3 runs in first over!
18:53: We’re off! Riteish Deshmukh starts proceedings for Mumbai.
18:49: The players are on the ground, the game is about to start!
18:45: Good news! The covers are off, match scheduled to begin soon!
18:37: Start of the game delayed due to precipitation in Sharjah.
18:35: Ritesh Deshmukh wins the toss for Mumbai and decides to bowl first.
Match 4 Details
- Event: CCL 2024
- Teams: Karnataka Bulldozers Vs Mumbai Heroes
- Date & Time: 24th Feb 2024, 6:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium offers an outstanding playing surface for both batsmen and bowlers. Throughout the years, this hallowed place has held fascinating competitions, with games usually culminating in high-scoring clashes. Designed to keep its dynamic nature, the arena is now ready to host contests where batters can showcase their abilities and bowlers can improve their strategic skills on a surface that complements both disciplines’ strengths.
Mumbai Heroes Squad:
Riteish Deshmukh (c), Shabir Ahluwalia, Suniel Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Sohail Khan, Bobby Deol, Jay Bhanushali, Saqib Saleem, Freddie Daruwala, Raja Bherwani, Sharad Kelkar, Apoorva Lakhia, Sameer Kochar, Sidhant Muley, Madhav Deochake, Vatsal Sheth, Adarsh Balakrishna, Rajniesh Dugali, Nishant Dahiya, Navdeep Tomar, Sandeep Juwatkar, Jatin Sarna, Amit Sial.
Karnataka Bulldozers Squad:
Pradeep (c), Rajeev H, Sudeep Kiccha, Chandan, Arjun Yogi, Nirup Bhandari, Nanda Kishore, Sagar Gowda, Suneel Rao, Jayram Karthik, Prathap, Prasanna, Shiva Rajkumar, Ganesh, Krishna, Sourav Lokesh.
