Shreyas Iyer has once again demonstrated his exceptional leadership by guiding SoBo Mumbai Falcons into the final of the 2025 T20 Mumbai League with a convincing five-wicket victory over NaMo Bandra Blasters at Wankhede Stadium. Despite falling for a single-digit score himself, Iyer’s strategic captaincy and the team’s collective effort ensured a dominant performance, with key contributions from Ishan Mulchandani, who remained unbeaten on 52, and Akash Parkar, who excelled with both ball and bat.
This final appearance adds to Iyer’s remarkable streak of leading teams to championship deciders, marking his fourth final as captain in just over a year across various competitions, including the IPL and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Falcons will face Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, led by Siddesh Lad, in the final scheduled for June 12 at Wankhede Stadium. This presents Iyer with a fresh opportunity to claim a trophy shortly after the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on the IPL 2025 title with Punjab Kings.
The Falcons’ journey to the final was characterized by a balanced team effort, with Akash Parkar’s three wickets and crucial 32 runs, alongside Mulchandani’s anchoring innings and Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s quickfire 27, sealing a dominant chase well ahead of the 20-over limit.
Shreyas Iyer’s Captaincy Highlights Across Leagues
Shreyas Iyer has established himself as one of the most successful and versatile captains in the Indian Premier League (IPL), leading three different franchises—Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Punjab Kings—to the IPL final, a feat unmatched by any other captain. His leadership is marked by tactical acumen, calmness under pressure, and consistent personal performance with the bat.
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This marks another final appearance for Iyer in a short span, following his recent IPL final with Punjab Kings, underscoring his strong captaincy credentials.
