The Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL) kicked off with a bang as Mumbai Champions emerged victorious against Telangana Tigers by 26 runs in the opening match at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. Peter Trego and Phil Mustard played pivotal roles in Mumbai’s win, with Trego also impressing with the ball.
The match began with a grand opening ceremony, setting the stage for an exciting showdown between Mumbai Champions and Telangana Tigers. Mumbai set a challenging target of 211 runs for Telangana, thanks to Mustard’s quickfire 60 and Trego’s explosive 92. The English duo led Mumbai to a formidable total of 210/6 in 20 overs.
Telangana Tigers faced an uphill battle in the chase, with Gony and Thota displaying some resistance. However, Mumbai’s disciplined bowling attack proved too much for the Tigers, who fell short at 184/8. Mumbai’s victory sets them up for a clash against Chhattisgarh Warriors, while Telangana will look to bounce back against Rajasthan Legends in their next matches.
