Mandeep Singh's wife bursts into tears after Punjab's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph

Mandeep Singh's wife couldn't hold back tears of joy as Punjab secured a historic victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2023. Punjab triumphed over Krunal Pandya's Baroda by a convincing 20-run margin, claiming their maiden trophy. 

Baroda had earlier vanquished Riyan Parag's Assam in the semifinals but couldn't muster enough firepower to challenge Mandeep and his squad. In a spirited contest, Punjab emerged as the ultimate champions in a remarkable first-time achievement.

Mandeep, leading his team, clinched their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory, marking a historic captaincy triumph. The emotional scene of his wife shedding tears of joy in the stands has gone viral on social media. Punjab, the triumphant squad, received a handsome prize purse of INR 80 lakh, while the runners-up, Baroda, secured a respectable INR 40 lakh.

Thrilling end to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023

Punjab, batting first, encountered an early wobble, losing two wickets for a mere 18 runs. Nevertheless, Anmolpreet Singh and their captain Mandeep steadied the ship with a crucial 50-run partnership. Mandeep's departure at 32 runs didn't deter their momentum, as Anmolpreet went on to play a pivotal innings, amassing 110 runs to set a formidable total of 223/4. Baroda, led by Ninad Rathva (47 off 22) and Abhimanyusingh Rajput (61 off 42), stayed in the hunt, despite benefiting from four missed catches by Punjab fielders.

In a nail-biting run chase, the game's fate was sealed during the second-to-last over when Arshdeep Singh delivered a stunning performance. He scalped the key wickets of Krunal Pandya (45 off 32), Shivalik Sharma, and Bhanu Pania, transforming the contest. Arshdeep, a left-arm pacer with only six previous wickets, emerged as the hero, securing a four-wicket haul for a mere 23 runs and ensuring victory for his team.