Tushar Deshpande's all-round 55* & 2/12 fires Maratha Royals to 25-run win
Synopsis
Tushar Deshpande turned a potential collapse into a commanding win — 55 not out off 25 balls to rescue 203/7, then 2/12 to finish off the chase. Despite Suved Parkar's third half-century of the tournament, Bandra's middle order crumbled, and eight batters fell for single digits. This was a one-man show that T20 Mumbai League 2026 will remember.
Key Takeaways
Tushar Deshpande scored an unbeaten 55 off 25 balls , hitting six sixes , to rescue MSC Maratha Royals from 36/3 .
Deshpande also returned figures of 2/12 in three overs , completing a match-winning all-round performance.
Maratha Royals posted 203/7 in 20 overs and bowled out Bandra Blasters for 178 in 17.5 overs at Wankhede Stadium on 6 June 2026 .
Suved Parkar top-scored for Bandra with 56 off 40 balls — his third half-century of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 season.
Eight Bandra batters managed single-digit scores as the middle and lower order collapsed after the top three were dismissed.
Tushar Deshpande delivered a match-winning all-round display as Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals defeated Bandra Blasters by 25 runs in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Saturday, 6 June 2026. Deshpande first rescued a wobbling Royals innings with an unbeaten 55 off 25 balls, then returned figures of 2/12 in three overs to seal a successful defence of 203/8.
Deshpande's Rescue Act with the Bat
The Royals were in early trouble, slipping to 36/3 inside the first five overs after being put in to bat. Ayaz Khan (31) and Chinmay Sutar (31) made useful contributions but could not convert their starts as wickets fell at regular intervals. Deshpande walked in to a precarious situation and responded with a blistering counterattack, hitting six sixes in his unbeaten knock. He shared a crucial 73-run stand with Rohan Raje (28) to lift the Royals to a competitive 203/7 in 20 overs.
Bandra's Chase Falls Short
Bandra Blasters made a promising start to their chase, with skipper Suved Parkar continuing his impressive tournament form — his 56 off 40 balls was his third half-century of the season, adding to a century he had already posted. Prateek Ravishankar provided explosive early momentum with 47 off 22 deliveries, while Jay Jain chipped in with a quickfire 46 off 23 balls. The trio kept the Blasters in contention for much of the chase.
However, once those three were dismissed, the innings collapsed sharply. Eight batters managed single-digit scores as the middle and lower order failed to build on the platform set by the top three. Bandra were eventually bowled out for 178 in 17.5 overs, falling 25 runs short of the target.
Deshpande Seals It with the Ball
With the bat already done, Deshpande returned to deliver a miserly 2/12 in three overs — the most economical spell among the Royals' bowlers. His double contribution underlined why he was the standout performer of the match. Om Keshkamat had earlier taken 2/28 for the Blasters in a losing cause.
Brief Scores
MSC Maratha Royals 203/7 in 20 overs (Tushar Deshpande 55 not out, Chinmay Sutar 31, Ayaz Khan 31; Om Keshkamat 2/28) beat Bandra Blasters 178 in 17.5 overs (Suved Parkar 56, Prateek Ravishankar 47; Tushar Deshpande 2/12) by 25 runs.
The result strengthens Maratha Royals' standing in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 table, and Deshpande's form will be a major talking point heading into the next fixture.
Point of View
With eight others contributing almost nothing. Parkar's consistency — three fifties and a century in a single tournament — is being wasted by a middle order that has yet to fire when it matters. Until Bandra address that depth problem, they will keep losing games they were in contention to win.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Tushar Deshpande's all-round performance in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 match?
Tushar Deshpande scored an unbeaten 55 off 25 balls, hitting six sixes, to rescue Maratha Royals from 36/3 and help post 203/7. He then took 2/12 in three overs to help bowl out Bandra Blasters for 178, securing a 25-run win.
What was the final score in the Maratha Royals vs Bandra Blasters match?
MSC Maratha Royals won by 25 runs, posting 203/7 in 20 overs and bowling out Bandra Blasters for 178 in 17.5 overs at Wankhede Stadium on 6 June 2026.
How did Bandra Blasters' chase unfold against Maratha Royals?
Bandra were kept in the hunt by Suved Parkar (56), Prateek Ravishankar (47), and Jay Jain (46), but once those three were dismissed, eight remaining batters managed single-digit scores and the innings folded for 178.
Who is Suved Parkar and how has he performed in T20 Mumbai League 2026?
Suved Parkar is the Bandra Blasters skipper and the tournament's standout batter. His 56 off 40 balls in this match was his third half-century of the season, in addition to a century he had already scored in the competition.
Where was the T20 Mumbai League 2026 match between Maratha Royals and Bandra Blasters played?
The match was played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, 6 June 2026.
