Ujjain Falcons Secure Narrow Victory Over Indore Pink Panthers in MPL T20

In a gripping encounter at Holkar Stadium, Ujjain Falcons edged out Indore Pink Panthers by five wickets in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026. The match featured a disciplined bowling display from the Falcons, restricting the Panthers to 137 runs. Despite early setbacks in their chase, a crucial partnership between Madhav Tiwari and Aryan Pandey led the Falcons to victory with one over remaining. Tiwari's bowling and Pandey's unbeaten fifty were pivotal in this hard-fought win. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match highlights and player performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 19, 2026, 15:10 IST

Thrilling Finish at Holkar Stadium

In a tense match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Ujjain Falcons successfully chased down a target of 138 runs, clinching a hard-fought five-wicket win in the Aditya Birla Group Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 held at Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Indore Pink Panthers Struggle with Batting

Indore Pink Panthers batted first but could only manage 137 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a disciplined bowling effort from the Ujjain Falcons. Madhav Tiwari was instrumental in dismantling the top order, while Rishi Miglani made crucial breakthroughs, leaving the Panthers in a precarious position at 18/5 early in their innings. Captain Venkatesh Iyer and Saransh Surana tried to stabilize the innings with a partnership of 23 runs. However, Naveen Nagle struck at a pivotal moment, dismissing Surana for 15 runs off 19 balls. Iyer then found a reliable partner in Shubham Rathore, and together they added 50 runs for the seventh wicket, reviving the innings. Just as the Panthers seemed to regain their footing, Aryan Pandey ended the partnership by taking Rathore's wicket for 21 runs off 20 balls. Iyer, who was the top scorer with 47 runs off 39 balls, fell on the first ball of the final over. Lucky Mishra contributed a late surge with an unbeaten 26 runs off 15 balls. For the Ujjain Falcons, Madhav Tiwari excelled with the ball, achieving impressive figures of 3 wickets for 22 runs in four overs, while Rishi Miglani maintained an economical rate with 2 wickets for 14 runs.

Falcons Overcome Early Setbacks

The Ujjain Falcons encountered difficulties at the start of their chase, finding themselves at 51/4 after just eight overs, with Rishi Miglani scoring 28 runs off 23 balls. At a critical juncture, Madhav Tiwari and Aryan Pandey joined forces, forming a crucial partnership of 63 runs for the fifth wicket. Just when victory seemed within reach, Tiwari was dismissed for a valuable 31 runs off 34 balls. Nevertheless, Aryan Pandey played a pivotal role in the chase, remaining not out with 56 runs off 35 balls, leading his team to victory with one over to spare.

Madhav Tiwari Reflects on the Win

After the match, Madhav Tiwari expressed his satisfaction, stating, "It feels great to get back to winning ways. Our bowling unit provided a solid foundation, and we maintained that momentum throughout the innings. There were challenging moments during the chase, but we remained composed, and Aryan finished the game excellently for us. Personally, I focus on assessing the conditions and adapting to the situation. The wicket was supportive, so I aimed to hit the right areas consistently and apply pressure."