Arjun Tendulkar's 3/11 and 66* power Arcs Andheri to 9-wicket win
Synopsis
Arjun Tendulkar did not just play a good game — he controlled both phases of it. A three-wicket bowling spell restricted Bandra Blasters to 144, then an unbeaten 66 off 34 balls alongside Musheer Khan's 54* sealed a nine-wicket win with 37 balls to spare. For a cricketer carrying one of sport's most scrutinised surnames, Monday at Wankhede was a statement.
Key Takeaways
Arjun Tendulkar claimed 3/11 and struck 66 not out off 34 balls to anchor Arcs Andheri's nine-wicket win.
Musheer Khan contributed an unbeaten 54 off 38 balls ; the pair put on an unbroken 116-run second-wicket stand.
Bandra Blasters were restricted to 144/9 , with Om Keshkamat (49) and Sagarr Chhabriaa (44) the top scorers.
Arcs Andheri reached 148/1 in 13.5 overs , finishing with 37 balls to spare.
Sylvester Dsouza took the season's first five-wicket haul — only the fifth in tournament history — as Triumph Knights MNE beat MSC Maratha Royals by six wickets.
Suryakumar Yadav hit an unbeaten half-century to guide the Triumph Knights chase.
Arjun Tendulkar delivered a standout all-round performance as Arcs Andheri crushed Bandra Blasters by nine wickets in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, 8 June. Tendulkar's figures of 3/11 in three overs — including a maiden — helped cap Bandra Blasters at 144/9, before he returned to finish unbeaten on 66 off 34 balls to seal the chase with ease.
Tendulkar and Musheer's Dominant Partnership
Chasing 145, Arcs Andheri lost opener Divyaansh Sksena (26) in the early overs, but Tendulkar and Musheer Khan quickly extinguished any threat. The pair put together an unbroken 116-run second-wicket stand that effectively ended the contest. Musheer contributed a composed 54 not out off 38 balls, while Tendulkar's assault was altogether more brutal — his 66 not out came off just 34 deliveries.
Arcs Andheri crossed the line at 148/1 in 13.5 overs, finishing with nine wickets in hand and 37 balls to spare — a margin that underscored the gulf between the two sides on the day.
Bandra Blasters' Batting Effort Falls Short
Bandra Blasters' innings was held together by Om Keshkamat's 49 and Sagarr Chhabriaa's 44, but neither could convert starts into a match-defining score. Prasoon Singh chipped in with 2/12 alongside Tendulkar's three-wicket burst, and the Blasters were ultimately restricted to a below-par total that offered their bowlers little margin for error.
Elsewhere: Dsouza's Five-Wicket Haul Lifts Triumph Knights
In the other Monday fixture, Sylvester Dsouza claimed the first five-wicket haul of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 season to propel Triumph Knights MNE to a six-wicket win over MSC Maratha Royals. Dsouza's effort is only the fifth five-wicket haul in the tournament's history, placing him alongside Shivam Dube, Badre Alam, Dhurmil Matkar, and Rohan Raje.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav then led the chase with an unbeaten half-century. The victory ended Triumph Knights' three-match winless run, while the Royals absorbed their second loss of the season.
Sunday's Twist: Aakash Tigers Snatch Seven-Run Win
On Sunday, Arcs Andheri — led that day by Shivam Dube — were pegged back by a late Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs comeback that overturned what had appeared a winning position, resulting in a seven-run defeat. Monday's nine-wicket demolition of Bandra Blasters, then, doubles as a statement response.
With Tendulkar's dual-threat form now firmly established, Arcs Andheri will look to build momentum as the T20 Mumbai League 2026 progresses.
Point of View
And Tendulkar's performance was the clearest signal yet that he is not merely a marquee name filling a squad slot. The T20 Mumbai League has historically served as a proving ground for players on the fringes of larger selection conversations, and back-to-back all-round contributions in this format will be difficult for selectors to ignore indefinitely.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Arcs Andheri vs Bandra Blasters T20 Mumbai League match?
Arcs Andheri beat Bandra Blasters by nine wickets on 8 June 2026 at Wankhede Stadium. Arjun Tendulkar took 3/11 with the ball and then hit 66 not out off 34 balls, combining with Musheer Khan's 54 not out to chase 145 with 37 balls to spare.
How did Arjun Tendulkar perform in the T20 Mumbai League 2026?
Tendulkar produced a match-winning all-round display — 3/11 in three overs to help restrict Bandra Blasters to 144/9, followed by an unbeaten 66 off 34 balls in the chase. He shared an unbroken 116-run partnership with Musheer Khan for the second wicket.
Who is Musheer Khan and how did he perform?
Musheer Khan is a Mumbai-based batter playing for Arcs Andheri in the T20 Mumbai League 2026. He scored 54 not out off 38 balls in the chase against Bandra Blasters, anchoring the match-winning second-wicket stand alongside Arjun Tendulkar.
What was Sylvester Dsouza's achievement in the T20 Mumbai League 2026?
Sylvester Dsouza took the first five-wicket haul of the 2026 season, helping Triumph Knights MNE beat MSC Maratha Royals by six wickets. It is only the fifth five-wicket haul in the tournament's history, joining Shivam Dube, Badre Alam, Dhurmil Matkar, and Rohan Raje.
What is the T20 Mumbai League 2026?
The T20 Mumbai League is a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket competition held in Mumbai, featuring city-based teams playing at venues including Wankhede Stadium. The 2026 edition features teams such as Arcs Andheri, Bandra Blasters, Triumph Knights MNE, MSC Maratha Royals, and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs.
