Satghare's 4-wicket haul, Jadhav's 3/19 power Falcons to 7-wicket win
Synopsis
A 14-year-old left-arm spinner and an India international combined to dismantle Aakash Tigers as SOBO Mumbai Falcons made it two in two at the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League. Satghare's 4/29 and Swara Jadhav's 3/19 capped a clinical seven-wicket win with 25 balls to spare.
Key Takeaways
SOBO Mumbai Falcons beat Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs by seven wickets on 3 June .
Sayali Satghare took 4/29 and remained unbeaten on 30 with the bat.
14-year-old Swara Jadhav claimed 3/19 with her left-arm spin.
Sarika Koli (33 not out) and Satghare added an unbeaten 64-run stand to seal the chase.
Falcons chased down 114 in 15.5 overs — their second successive win in the league.
Sayali Satghare's blistering all-round show and 14-year-old Swara Jadhav's incisive three-wicket burst powered SOBO Mumbai Falcons to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs in the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League on Wednesday, 3 June. The win, sealed with 25 balls to spare, marked the Falcons' second successive triumph in the tournament.
Satghare strikes early, Jadhav twists the knife
India international Sayali Satghare set the tone by claiming a wicket in the very first over and finishing with figures of 4/29, denying the Tigers any rhythm. Left-arm spinner Swara Jadhav, just 14, then dismantled the middle order with 3/19, choking any chance of recovery.
Tigers stumble to 113/9
Electing to bat, Aakash Tigers never settled against a disciplined Falcons attack. Sanika Chalke top-scored with 21, supported only by Manali Dakshini's 18, as wickets fell at regular intervals. Unable to build partnerships, the Tigers limped to 113/9 in their 20 overs.
Koli, Satghare seal the chase
The Falcons recovered from a shaky start through Simran Shaikh's 23 before impact substitute Sarika Koli (33 not out) and skipper Satghare (30 not out) added an unbeaten 64-run stand. Striking three boundaries, the captain looked in complete command as the Falcons reached 117/3 in just 15.5 overs.
What it means for the Falcons
Back-to-back wins put SOBO Mumbai Falcons firmly in contention in the inaugural edition of the league, with Satghare emerging as the early standout performer. The emergence of teenage talent like Jadhav also underlines the league's stated objective of providing a competitive platform for Mumbai's domestic women cricketers alongside established India stars.
Brief Scores: Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs 113/9 in 20 overs (Sanika Chalke 21, Manali Dakshini 18; Sayali Satghare 4/29, Swara Jadhav 3/19) lost to SOBO Mumbai Falcons 117/3 in 15.5 overs (Sarika Koli 33 not out, Sayali Satghare 30 not out, Simran Shaikh 23) by seven wickets.
Point of View
In competitive conditions. That pipeline value matters far more than the result of any single game. If the league sustains this format beyond its inaugural season, Mumbai could become the most reliable feeder for the senior women's side outside the WPL ecosystem.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the match between SOBO Mumbai Falcons and Aakash Tigers?
SOBO Mumbai Falcons won by seven wickets, chasing down 114 in just 15.5 overs. It was their second successive victory in the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League.
How did Sayali Satghare perform in the match?
Sayali Satghare delivered a standout all-round show, taking 4/29 with the ball and remaining unbeaten on 30 with the bat. She struck in the very first over and later anchored the chase alongside Sarika Koli.
Who is Swara Jadhav and what did she do in the game?
Swara Jadhav is a 14-year-old left-arm spinner playing for SOBO Mumbai Falcons. She picked up 3/19, dismantling the Aakash Tigers' middle order and preventing any recovery.
What were the brief scores of the match?
Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs were restricted to 113/9 in 20 overs, with Sanika Chalke top-scoring with 21. SOBO Mumbai Falcons chased it down at 117/3 in 15.5 overs, led by Sarika Koli (33 not out) and Sayali Satghare (30 not out).
