The second season of the Indian Street Premier League reaches its final stage with the top four teams: Majhi Mumbai, Falcon Risers Hyderabad, Srinagar Ke Veer, and KVN Bangalore Strikers. The first qualifier sees top-placed Majhi Mumbai facing Hyderabad, while the Eliminator features Srinagar against Bangalore. Key players include Rajat Mundhe, Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, Kisan Satpute, and Sagar Ali.
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