Parth Chaudhary's blistering 61 runs off 27 balls was a true masterclass in chasing a monster target. Playing for the Gwalior Cheetahs, his explosive opening stand helped anchor an unbelievable run-chase against the Rewa Jaguars at the Holkar Stadium. Chaudhary took the attack to the Rewa Jaguars' bowlers right from the start. He rushed to 56 runs off just 21 balls before the 10th over began.
He ultimately finished with 61 runs at a strike rate of 225.93. He hit 6 fours and 4 sixes. This meant 48 of his 61 runs came entirely from big boundary hits. He built a steady partnership with his team captain, Rajat Patidar, pushing the Gwalior Cheetahs past the 100-run mark in just the 9th over.
He kicked off his historic run by smashing 107 runs off just 51 balls against the Bhopal Leopards, earning the Player of the Match award. Just days later, he went on a rampage against the Bundelkhand Bulls, scoring 95 runs off 46 balls. He hit an unbelievable 10 sixes in that single match.
He backed it up immediately with this 61 off 27 balls, making him the most feared opening batsman in the league. The Orange Cap Leaderboard tracks the top run-scorers in a cricket tournament. In the Madhya Pradesh League, Parth Chaudhary leads the race with a massive 359 runs, highlighted by a stunning century. He is followed closely by Madhav Tiwari at 319 runs and Ankush Singh with 198 runs.
Rajat Patidar scores 23 balls 45 against Rewa Jaguars
Rajat Patidar's high-octane 45 runs off 23 balls was a thrilling, calculated captain's knock. He pushed the Gwalior Cheetahs to fight hard against the Rewa Jaguars during a massive run-chase at the Holkar Stadium.Chasing a giant target of 239 runs, Patidar came out with clear instructions to attack.
He maintained an incredible strike rate of 195.65, keeping his team's hopes alive well into the second half of the match. Patidar built a stable and quick platform to make sure the Cheetahs stayed competitive. Following an explosive opening start by Parth Chaudhary, Patidar took control of the middle overs. He guided the Gwalior Cheetahs safely past the 150-run milestone.
In the 15th over, Patidar tried to clear the ropes again but was caught out by Naveen Singh Chouhan off Ankit Kushwaha's delivery. This left the Cheetahs at 154/5.
This fast-paced 45-run knock adds to a spectacular summer for the skipper. Fresh off a legendary championship season leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he has been tearing up regional bowling attacks. He recently smashed four consecutive sixes in a single over against India international bowler Avesh Khan. He completely dismantled the Malwa Stallions' bowling unit with 6 fours and 4 sixes. He set the tone early in the league with a quickfire cameo against the Bhopal Leopards.
