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Sriram Iyer’s all-round performance helped NSE edge Standard Chartered Bank by 5 runs in a Bank Shield T20 match in Mumbai. After NSE posted 104/8, Iyer scored 28 and picked 3 wickets to restrict the opposition to 99. Kuldeep Soni also claimed three wickets as NSE defended the low total successfully.

Mumbai, May 3: All-rounder Sriram Iyer played quite a significant role which helped National Stock Exchange (NSE) snatch a tense and thrilling 5-run win against Standard Chartered Bank in a Plate Division match of the 64th Sir Benegal Rama Rau Bank Shield T20 Cricket Tournament 2026, organised by Reserve Bank of India under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association and played at the Karnatak SA ground, Cross Maidan.

Choosing to bat first, NSE found the going tough and were restricted to 104 for 8 wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. Iyer was the lone batter to score 28 runs. Left-arm medium pacer Mahesh Shelke took 3 wickets for 17 runs.

Defending a low total, NSE rose to the challenge and dismissed Standard Chartered Bank for 99 all out in 17.5 overs. Shreyash Indulkar top-scored with 29 runs. NSE were well-served by the off-spinners Sriram Iyer 3 for 19, Kuldeep Soni 3 for 19 and Pratik Uchil Ram 2 for 12 were responsible to clinch the win.

In another exciting match, Citi Bank defeated HDFC Bank by 4 runs and IndiaFirst Life Insurance scored a 3-wicket win against Thomas Cook SC.