Sarfaraz Khan's 15-Ball Fifty Not Enough as Mumbai Loses Close Match

Sarfaraz Khan's rapid 62 wasn't enough as Mumbai narrowly lost to Punjab by one run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Read the match highlights.

In a dramatic Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture played on January 8, 2026, Mumbai suffered a narrow one-run defeat against Punjab, despite a scintillating performance from Sarfaraz Khan. Khan smashed a remarkable 62 runs off just 20 balls, including a staggering 30 runs in a single over from Abhishek Sharma, electrifying the crowd.

Chasing a target of 217, Mumbai, led by Shreyas Iyer, appeared to be in a strong position with openers Musheer Khan and Angkrish Raghuvanshi forging a 57-run partnership. Even with Khan's explosive batting, the team faltered in the crucial final overs, ultimately falling short by the slimmest of margins.

The collapse was partly attributed to crucial wickets taken by Punjab's bowlers, Mayank Markande (4 wickets) and Gurnoor Brar (4 wickets). Despite the efforts of star batsmen like Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shivam Dube, Mumbai's chase unraveled, leaving them to finish second in Group C.

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