Akhil Nigote Yadav's 60 Fires Malwa Stallions to Victory
Ujjain Falcons
206/8 (20)
Malwa Stallions
207/4 (18.2)
MS won by 6 wickets
View full scorecard →Malwa Stallions have won by 6 wickets. Ujjain Falcons batted first and posted 206/8 in 20 overs. Malwa Stallions chased down 207 in just 18.2 overs.
Chanchal Rathore was the standout in the first innings, scoring 56 off 38 balls (SR 147). 3 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 61 runs.
In the chase, Akhil Nigote Yadav anchored the innings with 60 off 35 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Malwa Stallions on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Ashutosh Sharma delivered figures of 3/15 in 2 overs (Econ 7.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
MS lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 3 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
60* off 35 balls (SR 171), 4 fours, 4 sixes
3/15 in 2 overs (Econ: 7.50)
56 off 38 balls (SR 147), 5 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Malwa Stallions showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ujjain Falcons came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. MS lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.