Bhopal Leopards Clinch 3 wickets Win in a Thriller
Rewa Jaguars
203/8 (20)
Bhopal Leopards
205/7 (19.3)
BP won by 3 wickets
View full scorecard →Bhopal Leopards have won by 3 wickets. Rewa Jaguars batted first and posted 203/8 in 20 overs. Bhopal Leopards chased down 204 in just 19.3 overs.
Akshat Raghuwanshi was the standout in the first innings, scoring 85 off 32 balls (SR 266). 9 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 67 runs.
In the chase, Rahul Chandrol anchored the innings with 44 off 21 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Bhopal Leopards on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Sagar Solanki 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 7 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
85 off 32 balls (SR 266), 6 fours, 9 sixes
3/36 in 4 overs (Econ: 9.00)
48 off 28 balls (SR 171), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Bhopal Leopards showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Rewa Jaguars came up short by 3 wickets. 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.