SMAT 2024: Ajinkya Rahane missed a century, scored so many runs at a strike rate of 176 while teasing the bowlers. Ajinkya Rahane missed century against Andhra vs Mumbai match in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 KKR

Ajinkya Rahane's explosive batting

While playing for Mumbai in this match played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Rahane missed a century and scored an inning of 95 runs in 54 balls. During this, he hit four sixes and 9 fours. In this innings, Rahane completed his half-century in just 23 balls. This was his third half-century of this season and 46th of his T20 career. For his explosive batting, he was chosen Player of the Match.

Mumbai made it to the quarterfinals

On the basis of his excellent innings, Mumbai achieved a huge target of 230 runs and won the match by four wickets. With this, Mumbai finished the league stage in first place with 20 points and has made it to the quarterfinals. Earlier in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, Rahane had played brilliant innings of 52 runs on 34 balls against Maharashtra and 68 runs on 35 balls against Kerala.