Ajay Rohera's 51 Fires Jabalpur Lions to Victory
Indore Pink Panthers
148/8 (20)
Jabalpur Lions
149/5 (18)
JL won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →Jabalpur Lions have won by 5 wickets. Indore Pink Panthers batted first and posted 148/8 in 20 overs. Jabalpur Lions chased down 149 in just 18 overs.
Indore Pink Panthers struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Venkatesh Iyer top-scored with 33 off 40 balls (SR 83), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 39 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Ajay Rohera anchored the innings with 51 off 41 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Jabalpur Lions on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Pankaj Patel delivered figures of 3/30 in 4 overs (Econ 7.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
JL lead the series 15-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 11 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
51 off 41 balls (SR 124), 4 fours, 2 sixes
3/30 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.50)
47 off 27 balls (SR 174), 3 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Jabalpur Lions showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Indore Pink Panthers came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. JL lead the series 15-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.