Jabalpur Lions and Royal Nimar Eagles Shine in MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026

In the latest matches of the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026, the Jabalpur Royal Lions and Royal Nimar Eagles showcased exceptional performances. The Lions chased down a challenging target set by the Ujjain Falcons, thanks to Ritik Tada's explosive innings. Meanwhile, the Eagles secured a convincing win over the Malwa Stallions, led by Himanshu Mantri's aggressive batting and Parush Mandal's outstanding bowling. Discover the highlights of these thrilling encounters and the players' reflections on their performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 12, 2026, 14:09 IST

Jabalpur Lions Achieve Stunning Victory

In a thrilling encounter, the Jabalpur Royal Lions executed a remarkable chase, defeating the Ujjain Falcons by five wickets in the Aditya Birla Group Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 on Thursday. Ritik Tada was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 91 not out off just 32 balls, while captain Rahul Batham contributed a solid 46 not out from 23 deliveries.

Batting first, the Ujjain Falcons set a formidable target of 210 runs, recovering well after losing two wickets in the first over. Soham Patwardhan laid a strong foundation with a well-played 50 off 36 balls, and Aryan Pandey added a quick 36 off 24 balls. However, it was Madhav Tiwari who stole the show with a sensational 92 not out from 52 balls, featuring nine fours and six sixes, achieving a strike rate of 176.92.

Chasing 211, the Lions faced early challenges, losing two wickets quickly. Nevertheless, Akarsh Singh's aggressive 40 off 21 balls set the stage for the chase. Tada's explosive innings, combined with Batham's steady performance, led the Lions to a total of 212 for 5 in just 18.4 overs.

Royal Nimar Eagles Secure Convincing Win

The Royal Nimar Eagles celebrated a convincing victory over the Malwa Stallions at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, successfully chasing down a target of 114 runs with eight wickets in hand.

Despite an early loss of Dharmesh Patel for just 11 runs in the first over, wicketkeeper-batter Himanshu Mantri took charge, scoring a blistering 61 off 27 balls, which included four fours and six sixes, putting the Stallions' bowlers under pressure.

Mantri's dismissal came when the score was 87 for 2, but Kanishk Dubey and Anand Bais ensured a smooth finish without further wickets falling.

Earlier, Parush Mandal's exceptional bowling performance was pivotal, as he claimed 5 wickets for just 11 runs in 2.5 overs, including a maiden over. Saransh Jain supported him with two wickets, while Devendra Singh Katheit and Kumar Kartikeya each took one wicket.

The Malwa Stallions struggled throughout their innings, losing two wickets without scoring and eventually collapsing to 113 all out in 17.5 overs, despite Ashutosh Sharma's fighting 38 off 24 balls and Parth Sahani's unbeaten 27 off 19.

Parush Mandal Reflects on His Performance

After his impressive bowling display, Parush Mandal, now the Purple Cap holder with eight wickets in two matches, expressed his satisfaction: "It's a great feeling to contribute with a five-wicket haul for my team. Our team combination has been coming together really well, and I'm grateful that I could deliver a performance that helped us get back to winning ways. This victory was very important for us."

"We always believed in our abilities. As they say, a comeback is always greater than a setback. We had complete faith in our team and knew that we could perform on this stage. Today, both our batting and bowling units delivered, and we were able to show our true calibre. We believe we are a champion side, and we want to play like champions," he concluded.