Powered by opener Mansi Patil\u2019s fluent half-century, the Risers posted a competitive 159\/7 before producing a disciplined bowling display to restrict the table-toppers to 126\/9, inflicting the Falcons\u2019 first defeat of the season. The defeat, however, won\u2019t make much of a difference to the Falcons as they have already sealed their place in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing 160, the Falcons endured a disastrous start as Ashwini Nishad (2\/8) struck on the first two deliveries of the innings to leave them reeling at 0-2. Skipper Riya Chaudhari (23) and Vedika Nikam (15) attempted to steady the innings, but neither could convert their starts. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Prakashika Naik then turned the game decisively in the Risers\u2019 favour with an impressive spell of 3\/25, dismantling the middle order and reducing the Falcons to 69\/6.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Janhvi Kate kept the chase alive briefly with a late assault, producing 24 off 14 balls, but Trisha Parmar (2-17) ensured there would be no late resurgence as the Falcons fell well short of the target.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, after being asked to bat, the Risers lost Vruushali Bhagat cheaply before Mansi and Heeya Pandit (36) stitched together a crucial 42-run partnership for the second wicket. Mansi led the charge with a sparkling 55 off 37 deliveries, striking nine fours and a six.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Khushi Bhatia added a valuable 29, but regular wickets in the closing stages prevented the Risers from pushing beyond the 160-mark. Nevertheless, the total proved more than enough as their bowlers combined effectively to seal a much-needed victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, on Monday evening, Arcs Andheri rode spectacular all-round performances from Arjun Tendulkar (3\/11 & 66 not out off 34 balls) and Musheer Khan (1\/24 & 54 not out off 38) to thrash Bandra Blasters by 9 wickets in the men\u2019s tournament of the ongoing T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the same venue. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Khushi Bhatia added a valuable 29, but regular wickets in the closing stages prevented the Risers from pushing beyond the 160-mark. Nevertheless, the total proved more than enough as their bowlers combined effectively to seal a much-needed victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brief Scores: Thane Sky Risers 159\/7 in 20 overs (Mansi Patil 55, Heeya Pandit 36; Swara Jadhav 2\/22) beat SOBO Mumbai Falcons 126\/9 in 20 overs (Janhvi Kate 24, Riya Chaudhari 23; Prakashika Naik 3\/25) by 33 runs. <\/p>\r\n\r\n