Ajay Mandal's All-Round Brilliance Propels Canara Bank to DY Patil T20 Cup Final Against Mumbai Customs
Synopsis
In a thrilling semifinal, Ajay Mandal's exceptional all-round performance led Canara Bank to a narrow victory over DY Patil Red, setting up a final clash against Mumbai Customs, who triumphed over DY Patil Blue. Don’t miss the action in the final!
Key Takeaways
Ajay Mandal showcased an all-round performance in the semifinal.
Canara Bank secured a narrow victory by three runs.
Mumbai Customs will face Canara Bank in the final.
DY Patil Red faced a collapse after losing their captain.
Chinmay Sutar's explosive innings helped Mumbai Customs chase down the target.
Navi Mumbai, March 6 (NationPress) Ajay Mandal delivered a stellar all-round performance to lead Canara Bank to a narrow victory over DY Patil Red by just three runs in the semifinals of the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday. Mandal's outstanding display sets the stage for Canara Bank to face Mumbai Customs in the final, following the latter's convincing five-wicket win against DY Patil Blue.
Mandal played a crucial role in Canara Bank's innings, scoring 46 runs as they accumulated 181/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Meanwhile, Naman Tiwari, the left-arm pacer for DY Patil Red, made headlines by claiming a hat-trick in the final over, dismissing Mandal, Lavish Kaushal, and KB Pawan.
In pursuit of 182 runs, DY Patil Red appeared to be in a strong position at 132/3. However, the departure of skipper Krunal Pandya triggered a dramatic collapse, leaving them just three runs shy of victory. Mandal (3-22), Kaushal (2-20), and Shreesha Achar (2-30) were the standout bowlers for Canara Bank.
In another matchup at the DY Patil University Ground, Chinmay Sutar led Mumbai Customs with an explosive 74 runs off just 44 balls, including six fours and five sixes, as they chased down DY Patil Blue's total of 156/9 in just 15.3 overs.
While Mayank Yadav (2-29) bowled effectively for DY Patil Blue, Mumbai Customs never faced any real threat. Earlier, veteran pacer Sandeep Warrier (4-28) shone for Customs with the ball. The final showdown between Mumbai Customs and Canara Bank is set to take place later this evening.
Brief scores:
At DY Patil Stadium: Canara Bank 181/9 in 20 overs (Ajay Mandal 46, MG Naveen 36; Naman Tiwari 4-33, Suyash Sharma 2-22) beat DY Patil Red 178/9 in 20 overs (Atharva Kale 47, Aman Khan 35; Ajay Mandal 3-22, Shreesha Achar 2-30) by three runs.
At DY Patil University: DY Patil Blue 156/9 in 20 overs (Shashank Singh 42, Anand Bais 31; Sandeep Warrier 4-28, Daksh Kamra 2-23) lost to Mumbai Customs 157/5 in 15.3 overs (Chinmay Sutar 74, Prasad Pawar 38; Mayank Yadav 2-29) by five wickets.
Point of View
The performance of players like Ajay Mandal is a testament to the growing competitive spirit in cricket. The DY Patil T20 Cup has showcased thrilling matches, and the final promises to be an exciting climax to this tournament.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the semifinal match between Canara Bank and DY Patil Red?
Canara Bank won the semifinal match against DY Patil Red by three runs.
What was Ajay Mandal's contribution in the semifinal?
Ajay Mandal scored 46 runs and took 3 wickets for Canara Bank.
Who will Canara Bank face in the final?
Canara Bank will face Mumbai Customs in the final.
What was the outcome of the match between Mumbai Customs and DY Patil Blue?
Mumbai Customs defeated DY Patil Blue by five wickets.
Where was the DY Patil T20 Cup semifinal held?
The semifinal was held at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
