Mumbai, June 11 -- After a week of intense competition, it all comes down to the final showdown in the third season of the T20 Mumbai League. On one side stand the high-flying SoBo Mumbai Falcons, led by India batter Shreyas Iyer, and on the other, the in-form Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, captained by the ever-reliable Siddhesh Lad.

Both teams enter the title clash riding on momentum, depth and standout individual brilliance, setting the stage for a thrilling contest at the iconic Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday.

For Siddhesh Lad, it's been a journey of consistency and leadership. After leading from the front with a match-winning unbeaten 74 in the semifinal against Eagle Strikers Thane and guiding his side through a gruelling...