The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Elite Group A match between Kerala Cricket Team vs Mumbai Cricket Team Match Scorecard created a competitive and aggressive game at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Kerala won the match by 15 runs in a match that was a test of temperament, execution and tactical awareness and a very important win in the group stage. The success of Kerala was established through a team effort. Their batting unit had provided a solid platform and completed well whereas the bowlers were precise in their plans to defend a daunting target. Although Mumbai had a star-studded team, it was not able to develop long-term partnerships and lost the race.
This article gives you detailed information about Kerala Cricket Team Vs Mumbai Cricket Team Match Scorecard, fall of wickets, bowling statistics, star players, match highlights, and lessons learned.
Kerala Cricket Team Vs Mumbai Cricket Team For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 | Match No 80
| Match Detail | Information |
| Match | Kerala vs Mumbai (KER vs MUM) |
| Tournament | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy |
| Group | Elite Group A |
| Season | 2025–26 |
| Date | December 4, 2025 |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Toss | Kerala won the toss and elected to bat |
| Result | Kerala won by 15 runs |
| Player of the Match | Sharafuddeen (Kerala) |
| Points | Kerala – 4, Mumbai – 0 |
| Match Type | Day Match (T20) |
Kerala Cricket team vs Mumbai Team: Player Lists
Kerala Cricket team – Players Lists | Role
| Player Name | Role |
| Sanju Samson (C) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Vishnu Vinod | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Rohan Kunnummal | Top-order Batter |
| Mohammed Azharuddeen | Top-order Batter |
| Salman Nizar | Middle-order Batter |
| Abdul Basith | Batting All-rounder |
| Sharafuddeen | Bowling All-rounder |
| Akhil Scaria | All-rounder |
| Vignesh Puthur | Spinner |
| MD Nidheesh | Fast Bowler |
| KM Asif | Fast Bowler |
Mumbai Squad – Role Wise
| Player Name | Role |
| Ayush Mhatre | Batter |
| Ajinkya Rahane | Top-order Batter |
| Sarfaraz Khan | Middle-order Batter |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Batter |
| Shivam Dube | Batting All-rounder |
| Sairaj Patil | Batter |
| Atharva Ankolekar | Bowler |
| Shardul Thakur (C) | Bowling All-rounder |
| Hardik Tamore (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Shams Mulani | Spin All-rounder |
| Tushar Deshpande | Fast Bowler |
Kerala Cricket team vs Mumbai Team Match Overview
By opting to bat first in such a surface where shots have good values but the innings have to be paced well, Kerala made a wise choice. Their batters were cautious yet aggressive at the same time so that they were not carried away by the progress at any point. Their final task was a good finish in the last overs which saw their total rise to compete with the 178.
The reaction of Mumbai started on the right foot, but quickly they were derailed by wickets. As individual batters did shine here and there, Kerala bowling discipline did not allow Mumbai to get any momentum. The necessary run rate began to gradually increase and despite their admirable attempt they finally bowled out Mumbai to 163.
Kerala Cricket team vs Mumbai Team Match Scorecard
Kerala Cricket Team – 1st Innings batting Stats (178/5 (20 overs, RR: 8.90)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sanju Samson (c & wk) | 46 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 164.28 |
| Rohan Kunnummal | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Vishnu Vinod | 43* | 40 | 3 | 0 | 107.50 |
| Mohammed Azharuddeen | 32 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 128.00 |
| Salman Nizar | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Abdul Basith | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Sharafuddeen | 35* | 15 | 5 | 2 | 233.33 |
Extras: 11
Total: 178/5 (20 overs, RR: 8.90)
Fall of Wickets – Kerala Cricket Team
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| 1 | 42 | 3.6 |
| 2 | 58 | 6.1 |
| 3 | 121 | 14.4 |
| 4 | 124 | 15.2 |
| 5 | 133 | 16.2 |
Mumbai Team – 1st Innings Bowling Stats
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
| Shardul Thakur | 3 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 3 | 29 | 0 | 9.66 |
| Atharva Ankolekar | 4 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Shams Mulani | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Sairaj Patil | 4 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 18 | 1 | 9.00 |
The lesson in T20 batting was how it should be batted by Kerala.Captain Sanju Samson established the mood and went into the bowlers of Mumbai with confidence and power. The powerplay resulted in a very fast start for Kerala, although Rohan Kunnummal was cheaply beaten by his crisp stroke play. Vishnu Vinod had to play the role of anchoring the innings after the dismissal of Samson. He turned strike effectively and made delivery loosely penal and the middle order was able to roam freely around him. Mohammed Azharuddeen made significant run in the middle overs making the scoreboard run.
The turning point of the innings was in the death overs. Sharafuddeen discharged a gorgeous cameo, hitting the ball squarely, and locating limits with naturalness. His 35 on a single 15 balls was left unbeaten and this totally turned the tide in his favor making the total far beyond anything Mumbai would have been comfortable with.
Mumbai Team – 2nd Innings Battings Stats (163 all out in 19.4 Overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Ayush Mhatre | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 32 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 177.77 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 52 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 130.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 32 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 128.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Sairaj Patil | 13 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 130.00 |
| Atharva Ankolekar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Shardul Thakur (c) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hardik Tamore (wk) | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Shams Mulani | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 5
Total: 163 all out (19.4 overs)
Fall of Wickets – Mumbai Team
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| 1 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 84 | 9.3 |
| 3 | 99 | 11.6 |
| 4 | 127 | 14.3 |
| 5 | 148 | 17.1 |
| 6 | 149 | 17.3 |
| 7 | 149 | 17.4 |
| 8 | 153 | 18.2 |
| 9 | 162 | 19.2 |
| 10 | 163 | 19.4 |
Kerala Cricket team – 2nd Innings Bowling Stats
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
| Sharafuddeen | 3 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 |
| KM Asif | 3.4 | 24 | 5 | 6.54 |
| MD Nidheesh | 4 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
| Akhil Scaria | 2 | 19 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Abdul Basith | 3 | 27 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Vignesh Puthur | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
The pursuit of Mumbai had never really gained ground despite some good beginnings. Ayush Mhatre was sent home early, which put Ajinkya Rahane under pressure and he tried to fight back with an offensive 32 off 18 balls. Nevertheless, the bowlers in Kerala hit after some intervals making Mumbai not build a steady partnership. Sarfaraz Khan became the mainstay of Mumbai with a composed knock of 52, which did not refuse to give hopes. Cameos were played by Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, but the increasing run rate necessitated risky shots.
It was the climactic moment when KM Asif was creating a sensational spell in the last overs. His five-wicket performance destroyed the lower order of Mumbai and Kerala remained well ahead. In 19.4 overs, Mumbai bowled out and lost by 15 runs.
Kerala Cricket team vs Mumbai Match Squad Match no 80 Top Performers
| Category | Player | Team | Performance |
| Top Scorer (Kerala) | Sanju Samson | Kerala | 46 |
| Best Finisher | Sharafuddeen | Kerala | 35* (15 balls) |
| Top Scorer (Mumbai) | Sarfaraz Khan | Mumbai | 52 |
| Best Bowler | KM Asif | Kerala | 5/24 |
| Player of the Match | Sharafuddeen | Kerala | All-round performance |
Kerala Cricket team vs Mumbai Match Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Pitch Conditions – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow was a balanced one in a match between Ker vs MUM Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Although the wicket was excellent as a batting track in the early stages, it was not a flat track and batters had to struggle to get their runs. The ground gave some form of grip to bowlers particularly as the game went on and it proved hard to make strokes during the middle and during the death overs. Patience and selection in the picking of shots were rewarded by batters, and wicket frequently by careless hitting. Seamers who bowled cutters, back-of-the-hand slower balls, were successful and spinners were also provided some help, as the pitch was dry. On the whole, it was a competitive T20 pitch where an aggregate of about 170 and 180 was match-winning as in this case.
| Factor | Details |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Pitch Type | Balanced |
| Batting Support | Good in powerplay |
| Bowling Support | Help for pacers & spinners |
| Grip & Turn | Moderate |
| Outfield | Average to quick |
| Par Score | 165–175 |
| Match Impact | Favored disciplined bowling |
Conclusion
There was the planning, implementation and teamwork that helped Kerala to beat Mumbai in this clash of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. Their pace at accelerating with the bat when required to die with it and their discipline with the ball turned out to be decisive to a strong Mumbai side.
The most significant aspect was the overall input made by Sharafuddeen and a spell that Mumbai could not fully recover due to the efforts of KM Asif. This match helped Kerala to solidify their stand in the Elite Group A whereas Mumbai will have to re-evaluate their strategies in future games.
FAQs
Kerala won the match by 15 runs.
Sharafuddeen was player of the match.
Sharafuddeen was player of the match.
KM Asif took 5 wickets.
The match was played at Lucknow at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
