Mumbai, June 2 -- A new chapter in Mumbai cricket history was written on Tuesday as the inaugural Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women's League got underway at the Wankhede Stadium.

India star Sayali Satghare led SOBO Mumbai Falcons from the front with a decisive three-wicket spell as her side began their campaign with a convincing 16-run victory over Thane Sky Risers in the tournament's opening match, according to a release.

Chasing a challenging 174, opener Mansi Patil (46) kept the chase alive for Thane Sky Risers despite losing partners at regular intervals. Mahek Pokar (23 retired hurt) and Saima Thakor (29) made promising starts but failed to build on them as the Falcons' attack, marshalled brilliantly by Satghare, kept the pressure fi...