Madhav Tiwari's 61 Fires Ujjain Falcons to Victory
Ujjain Falcons
195/8 (20)
Bhopal Leopards
179/7 (20)
UF won by 16 runs
View full scorecard →Ujjain Falcons have won by 16 runs. Ujjain Falcons batted first and posted 195/8 in 20 overs. Bhopal Leopards, chasing 196, fell short at 179/7 in 20 overs.
Madhav Tiwari was the standout in the first innings, scoring 61* off 28 balls (SR 218). 4 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Taanishq Yadav fought hard with 42 off 27 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, Himanshu Shinde delivered figures of 2/2 in 1 overs (Econ 2.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
UF lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 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
61* off 28 balls (SR 218), 6 fours, 4 sixes
2/2 in 1 overs (Econ: 2.00)
54 off 31 balls (SR 174), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Ujjain Falcons showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Bhopal Leopards came up short by 16 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. UF lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.