Chambal Ghariyals advanced to the final of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 by defeating Jabalpur Royal Lions by 11 runs in a thrilling semifinal at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Batting first, Chambal Ghariyals posted a competitive total of 213/8 in their 20 overs, with key contributions from their top order.
Openers Ankush Singh and Harsh Dixit provided a solid start, followed by partnerships that kept the scoreboard ticking. Despite a few setbacks, Aman Bhadoriya’s late cameo with the bat ensured Chambal Ghariyals crossed the 200-run mark, setting up a challenging target for Jabalpur Royal Lions.
In response, Jabalpur Royal Lions started strongly with a century opening partnership. However, timely breakthroughs by Chambal Ghariyals, including crucial wickets by Aman Bhadoriya and Mayur Patel, turned the tide in their favor. Patel’s exceptional final over, where he conceded only eight runs and dismissed a key batsman, sealed the victory for Chambal Ghariyals.
Reflecting on the win, Aman Bhadoriya emphasized the team effort and his personal contributions, expressing satisfaction with his performance. Looking ahead to the final, Bhadoriya reiterated the team’s focus on clinching the tournament title.
