There was added motivation for the young MI stars, as Captain Sachin Tendulkar, vice-captain Zaheer Khan and Team Owner Mrs. Nita Ambani were overseeing proceedings at the Cricket Club of India grounds. The Mumbai Indians had kicked off their final preparation-cum-conditioning camp ten days earlier, under the guidance of Robin Singh, TA Sekar, Jonty Rhodes and Paras Mhambrey.

IPL 2010 Mumbai Indians Squad, Schedules, Fixtures, Scorecard

Electing to field first, the R Satish-led Mumbai Indians ‘A’ restricted Mumbai Indians ‘B’ to a modest total of 153-5 in the allotted twenty overs. Explosive wicketkeeper batsman Chandan Madan top-scored with 56 runs off 63 balls, while all-rounders Graham Napier and TP Singh chipped in with 27 and 18, respectively.

IPL 2010 Mumbai Indians Squad, Schedules, Fixtures, Scorecard