Parth chaudhary's 107 Fires Gwalior Cheetahs to Victory
Gwalior Cheetahs
220/6 (18)
Bhopal Leopards
208/7 (18)
GC won by 12 runs
View full scorecard →Gwalior Cheetahs have won by 12 runs. Gwalior Cheetahs batted first and posted 220/6 in 18 overs. Bhopal Leopards, chasing 221, fell short at 208/7 in 18 overs.
Parth chaudhary was the standout in the first innings, scoring 107 off 51 balls (SR 210). 7 sixes and 9 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 77 runs.
Pawan Nirwani fought hard with 74 off 41 balls, but it was not enough to haul Bhopal Leopards over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Pranjal Puri delivered figures of 3/36 in 4 overs (Econ 9.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
BP lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
107 off 51 balls (SR 210), 9 fours, 7 sixes
3/36 in 4 overs (Econ: 9.00)
74* off 41 balls (SR 180), 6 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Gwalior Cheetahs showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Bhopal Leopards came up short by 12 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. BP lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.