The Eagle Thane Strikers, captained by Atharva Ankolekar, defeated Shreyas Iyer’s SOBO Mumbai Falcons by 36 runs, securing their spot in the semifinals of the T20 Mumbai League 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

Captain Ankolekar and standout player Sairaj Patil played pivotal roles in the Strikers’ third win in four matches. Patil was the top scorer with 61 runs from 37 balls and later took four wickets. Despite the loss, Shreyas Iyer’s SOBO Mumbai Falcons advanced to the next stage with six points.

In another match, the MSC Maratha Royals beat ARCS Andheri by six wickets to secure a place in the semifinals.

Earlier in the day, Aakash Tigers MWS, led by Shams Mulani, edged out Prithvi Shaw’s North Mumbai Panthers by 22 runs in a rain-affected contest at the Wankhede Stadium. The heavy rain delayed the start, reducing the match to five overs a side.

Chasing a target of 67 runs on a pitch with significant movement, the Panthers began cautiously. Openers Shaw and Divyaansh Saxena managed only 10 runs in the first two overs before being restrained by sharp bowling and a slow outfield. With the pressure mounting, Shaw attempted an aggressive shot off Sylvester D’Souza but was deceived by the lack of pace and was caught by Shams Mulani. His departure marked the end of the Panthers’ hopes, concluding their chase at 45/2.