Mumbai, June 14 -- Defending champions MSC Maratha Royals successfully retained their Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League title, edging past ARCS Andheri by eight runs in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday.

Powered by Chinmay Sutar's gritty half-century and a disciplined bowling display spearheaded by Tushar Deshpande, the Royals held their nerve to seal back-to-back titles, according to a press release.

Earlier in the day, SOBO Mumbai Falcons produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Aakash Tigers MWS by 25 runs and clinch the inaugural Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women's League title.

The presentation ceremony was attended by Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya Naik, League Governing Council Chai...