Jabalpur Royal Lions Roar to Victory Against Chambal Ghariyals in Madhya Pradesh League 2025
Jabalpur Royal Lions secured their first win in the Madhya Pradesh League 2025, defeating Chambal Ghariyals by five wickets. Skipper Saransh Jain excelled with both bat and ball. Despite an initial batting collapse, Ghariyals posted 167/9, but Lions chased down the target with solid performances from Abhishek Bhandari and Ritik Tada.
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In a remarkable showdown at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, the Jabalpur Royal Lions clinched their inaugural victory of the Madhya Pradesh League 2025, decisively beating the Chambal Ghariyals by five wickets in match 13. Captain Saransh Jain shone with a standout all-round display, spearheading the triumph and snapping the Lions' winless streak.
Batting first, the Ghariyals faced early setbacks, losing their openers in rapid succession. Amid a top-order collapse, skipper Shubham Sharma demonstrated commendable resilience, scoring a determined 68 off 47 balls. His partnership of 78 runs with Aman Bhadoriya, who remained unbeaten on 32 off 21, was pivotal in setting a competitive score of 167/9.
Jabalpur's bowlers executed a clinical performance with captain Saransh Jain claiming three wickets, while Rahul Batham and Tanishq Yadav took two each. In their response, the Lions initially stumbled at 30/3, but crucial contributions from Abhishek Bhandari and Saransh steadied the innings. The chase was sealed spectacularly by Ritik Tada's explosive 44 off 19 balls and Batham's steady 27 off 17*, winning the match with one over left. This victory marks a breakthrough for the Lions, while the Ghariyals face a challenging second consecutive defeat.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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