In Match 17 of the Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPL) T20 2026, the Jabalpur Royal Lions pulled off an unbelievable run chase against the Ujjain Falcons. The Falcons put up a massive total of 210/4 in their 20 overs. Chasing 211 runs to win is a huge task in any T20 game. However, Jabalpur's batting lineup stepped up big time. They chased down the target in just 18.4 overs, finishing at 212/5 to secure a thrilling 5-wicket victory. Ritik Tada was the undisputed hero and was named the Aditya Birla Group Player of the Match. He played at an incredible strike rate of 284.37. He completely destroyed the Ujjain bowling attack, hitting a massive six off Ayush Mankar to seal the victory in style
The team captain, Rahul Batham played a true leader's knock. Coming in under intense pressure, Batham held his nerve and formed a destructive, unbroken partnership with Tada. His fast-paced 46* kept the pressure completely off his partner. Akarsh Singh provided the crucial early momentum that a 210+ run chase desperately needs. His quick-fire 40 ensured that the Royal Lions did not fall behind the required run rate during the first half of the innings. The game wrapped up with absolute fireworks in the 19th over. Facing bowler Ayush Mankar, Ritik Tada finished the game in just four balls. The match featured high scoring from both sides, totaling 422 runs in less than 39 overs.
Jabalpur Lions pull off impossible, chase 211 runs with four balls remaining
The Jabalpur Royal Lions pulled off a breathtaking five-wicket victory over the Ujjain Falcons in Match 17 of the Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPL) T20 2026. Played at the Daly College Ground in Indore, the match became an instant classic as Jabalpur successfully tracked down a massive target of 211 runs with four balls to spare. The Ujjain Falcons were put in to bat first and built a monumental total of 210/4 in their 20 overs. Jabalpur's bowler Puneet Datey struck fast, removing opener Chanchal Rathore and star bat Yash Dubey in quick succession, leaving Ujjain in early trouble. Soham Patwardhan struck a solid 50 off 36 balls to steady the ship.
The real damage was done by Madhav Tiwari, who played a sensational, unbeaten knock of 92* runs from just 52 balls, punishing the Jabalpur bowlers with 9 fours and 6 sixes to drive the total past 200. Chasing 211 was always going to be an uphill battle, and Jabalpur's top order collapsed under the weight of the scoreboard pressure. The Lions lost their top batters cheaply and were left reeling at a desperate 98/5 inside the 12th over.The only bright spot in the early phase was Akarsh Singh, who smashed a quickfire 40 off 21 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes). His aggressive approach ensured Jabalpur stayed within arm's reach of the required run rate before he fell to Rishi Miglani. Entering the 19th over, Jabalpur needed 12 runs. The Falcons handed the ball to Ayush Mankar, but Ritik Tada wasted no time finishing the contest.
