In a rain-affected match, reduced to just 11 overs per side, the Mavericks won the toss and opted to bat first. Openers Akshay Dubey and Swastik Chikara provided a solid foundation, putting on 45 runs in six overs. However, Akshay's innings were cut short due to an injury, forcing him to retire hurt after scoring a steady 20 off 17 balls, including three boundaries. Rinku Singh then took center stage, making an immediate impact with a boundary on his first ball. The left-hander's knock of 39 off just 12 balls at a strike rate of 325, including three boundaries and four massive sixes, electrified the crowd. His quickfire innings provided the Mavericks with much-needed momentum.