Arshdeep Singh’s Stellar Spell Decimates Mumbai’s Top Order
Punjab pacer Arshdeep Singh delivered a sensational performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, claiming a five-wicket haul against Mumbai at the ADSA Railways Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad. His remarkable spell dismantled Mumbai’s formidable batting lineup, including key Indian internationals like Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube, leaving Mumbai struggling at 61/6 early in their innings.
Early Strikes Set the Tone
Arshdeep started with an explosive seven-over opening spell, removing both openers, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ayush Mhatre, in his first two overs. Both batters fell LBW to Arshdeep’s precision with the new ball. Mumbai’s troubles deepened as Hardik Tamore was dismissed by Sanvir Singh soon after, leaving them in dire straits.
Dismissing the Big Guns
Arshdeep’s brilliance shone even brighter when he claimed the prized scalp of Suryakumar Yadav, breaking a budding partnership with Shreyas Iyer. The Punjab captain, Abhishek Sharma, kept faith in Arshdeep to keep up the pressure, and the left-arm seamer responded by dismissing Shreyas Iyer—bowled out for a meager contribution. Arshdeep then sealed his five-wicket haul by sending Shivam Dube back to the pavilion, leaving Mumbai teetering at 61/6.
Mumbai’s Lower Order Resists
Despite the top-order collapse, Mumbai’s lower-middle and lower order showed resilience, managing to post a competitive total of 248. Suryansh Shedge contributed 44 runs, while Atharva Ankolekar led the recovery with a crucial 66. Shardul Thakur chipped in with 43, highlighting Mumbai’s depth in their batting lineup.
Arshdeep’s Final Figures
Arshdeep finished with outstanding figures of 5 for 38 in his 10 overs, playing a pivotal role in putting Punjab in a strong position. With both teams entering the match on equal footing—having won two and lost one—a victory in this game could prove critical for Group C standings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Punjab will now chase a target of 249, aiming to capitalize on Arshdeep’s heroics and secure a crucial win in the tightly contested group stage.
