The much-awaited Celebrity Cricket League commenced with a thrilling match between Mumbai Heroes and Kerala Strikers at Sharjah, Dubai, streamed live on JioCinema. Led by Riteish Deshmukh, Mumbai Heroes clinched victory against Kerala Strikers by a margin of 8 runs in a closely contested encounter.
Winning the toss, Mumbai Heroes opted to bat first, setting a target of 76 runs for Kerala Strikers. In response, Kerala Strikers managed to score 68 runs in their innings. Mumbai Heroes showcased a dominant performance in their second innings, accumulating a total of 100 runs, with notable contributions from Sharad Kelkar and Navdeep.
The inaugural match of the league witnessed a star-studded attendance, with luminaries like Salman Khan, Bobby Deol, Suniel Shetty, Kiccha Sudeep, Daggubati Venkatesh, and Sohail Khan gracing the event. Salman Khan, in an interview during the match, expressed his pride in the league’s journey over the past decade, emphasizing the competitive spirit among the teams.
The league promises more excitement with upcoming matches. Viewers can catch the action-packed doubleheader on JioCinema, with Bhojpuri Dabbangs taking on Telugu Warriors at 2:00 PM, followed by Karnataka Bulldozers facing off against Mumbai Heroes at 6:30 PM. Stay tuned for more thrilling cricket encounters in the Celebrity Cricket League 10.