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CCL: Riteish’s Mumbai Heroes secure thrilling 1-run victory against Bhojpuri Dabanggs

In a thrilling match at the Celebrity Cricket League in Hyderabad, Riteish Deshmukh’s Mumbai Heroes clinched a one-run victory over Bhojpuri Dabanggs. The defeat dashed Dabanggs’ hopes of making it to the playoffs, as they suffered three consecutive losses in the T10-format tournament.

During the match, actors Sohail Khan and Saqib Saleem opened for Mumbai Heroes but Khan had to retire hurt. Despite a spirited effort by Anshuman Rajput of the Dabbanggs, the Heroes managed to restrict them to 89-3, leading by six runs.

In the second innings, Heroes set a challenging 99-run target for Dabanggs. With Dabanggs needing 23 runs off the last over, they fell short at 97/7, handing the Heroes a crucial victory and 4 points in the tournament.

As the CCL moves to its final leg in Chandigarh and Thiruvananthapuram, seven teams are vying for a spot in the playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates on the Celebrity Cricket League.

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