Madhav Tiwari's 62 Fires Ujjain Falcons to Victory
Ujjain Falcons
221/6 (20)
Gwalior Cheetahs
129/10 (14.2)
UF won by 92 runs
View full scorecard →Ujjain Falcons have won by 92 runs. Ujjain Falcons batted first and posted 221/6 in 20 overs. Gwalior Cheetahs, chasing 222, fell short at 129/10 in 14.2 overs.
Madhav Tiwari was the standout in the first innings, scoring 62* off 31 balls (SR 200). 5 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 63 runs.
Parth chaudhary fought hard with 46 off 18 balls, but it was not enough to haul Gwalior Cheetahs over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Ayush Mankar delivered figures of 3/31 in 4 overs (Econ 7.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
UF lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 16 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
62* off 31 balls (SR 200), 4 fours, 5 sixes
3/31 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.75)
46 off 18 balls (SR 256), 3 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
Ujjain Falcons showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Gwalior Cheetahs were outplayed in all departments. A 92 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. UF lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.