[Watch] Krunal Pandya's Animated Reaction As Suryakumar Departs For 1 Run In SMAT Semis

Krunal's expression after SKY's dismissal [Source: @gavaskar_theman/X.Com]

A crucial knockout match and Suryakumar Yadav failed to deliver the goods as the Mumbai batter fell cheaply against Baroda in the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024. In an all-important clash, the champion batter faltered and was dismissed for just 1.

Mumbai were the firm favourites to win the semi finale against a resilient Baroda side, and their bowlers did the job as the Krunal Pandya led team were restricted for just 158/7, with Krunal himself scoring just 30 runs.

Hardik Pandya failed to deliver and no one really stood tall as Mumbai ran riot. In reply, Mumbai made light work of the target, courtesy of a brilliant 98 off 56 from Ajinkya Rahane and a quick-fire 46 off 30 from Shreyas Iyer.

The team lost both Rahane and Iyer towards the fag end of the innings and Suryakumar was left with the job to finish off the game. However, the Indian batter gave a simple catch to mid-on fielder and this provoked an animated reaction from Krunal, who couldn't believe that a player of SKY's class could be dismissed so easily.

Mumbai reach the finals with Rahane starring

Mumbai were the firm favourites even before the start of the match and the Shreyas Iyer led side showed their class and thrashed Baroda in a one-sided contest.

Rahane, picked up by the Kolkata Knight Riders, stamped his authority and nearly missed out on a deserving ton as he went for the winning shot and was dismissed just two runs short of his hundred.

It was because of his heroics that Mumbai have managed to reach the finals and are waiting for the match result between Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.

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