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Toss Winner - Chambal Ghariyals won the toss and choose to bowl first
Chambal Ghariyals won by 5 wickets
Can the Chambal Ghariyals continue their winning run?
Chambal Ghariyals to win the match.
| Tournament: | Madhya Pradesh League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Holkar Stadium, Indore, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 34.4°C|Partly cloudy |
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The Madhya Pradesh Premier League 2026 serves up a blockbuster clash as Jabalpur Royal Lions take on Chambal Ghariyals at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
The two teams have met only once before in the competition, with Jabalpur Royal Lions registering a 5-wicket victory in their previous meeting during the 2025 season. However, the Ghariyals enter this contest as the form team of the tournament.
Chambal Ghariyals currently sit at the top of the points table with 14 points from 7 matches, having won all seven of their games. Meanwhile, Jabalpur Royal Lions are placed fourth with 8 points from 6 matches, winning four and losing one.
With the playoffs approaching, this fixture could have a major impact on the standings. A victory for Chambal would further strengthen their grip on the top spot, while Jabalpur will be eager to bounce back from their recent defeat and prove once again that they can overcome the tournament leaders.
Given the quality of both squads and their explosive batting lineups, fans can expect a thrilling contest at one of India's highest-scoring domestic venues.
JRL
176/6 in 20.0 8.8
177/3 in 18.3 9.57
219/2 in 16.3 13.27
218/8 in 20.0 10.9
151/10 in 18.4 8.09
205/5 in 20.0 10.25
210/4 in 20.0 10.5
212/5 in 18.4 11.36
148/8 in 20.0 7.4
149/5 in 18.0 8.28
CGS
218/8 in 20.0 10.9
179/3 in 18.0 9.94
121/6 in 17.5 6.79
120/10 in 20.0 6
257/6 in 20.0 12.85
258/7 in 19.3 13.23
Jabalpur Royal Lions head into this match after suffering a 7-wicket defeat against Royal Nimar Eagles. Batting first, they posted 176/6 in 20 overs, thanks largely to an excellent knock from Abhishek Bhandari, who remained unbeaten on 80 off 51 balls, striking seven fours and four sixes.
Ajay Rohera continued his consistent form with 40 off 29 deliveries, while Puneet Datey provided late acceleration with a quick-fire 15 off 6 balls.
However, their bowlers were unable to defend the total as Royal Nimar Eagles chased down the target comfortably, reaching 177/3 in 18.3 overs.
Nayanraj Mewada was the standout performer with 2/33 in 4 overs, while captain Rahul Batham chipped in with a wicket. The rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain the opposition batters, with Pankaj Patel conceding 43 runs in his three overs.
The Lions will be encouraged by the form of Abhishek Bhandari and Ajay Rohera, but their bowling unit will need a stronger collective effort if they are to challenge the unbeaten Chambal Ghariyals.
Key Players: Ajay Rohera, Abhishek Bhandari, Puneet Datey
Ajay Rohera (wk), Arpit Gaud, Prince Wadhwani, Abhishek Bhandari, Vedant Awasthi, Rahul Batham (c), Ritik Tada, Puneet Datey, Mihir Hirwani, Pankaj Patel, Akshay Sharma
Ajay Rohera, Abhishek Bhandari, Mihir Hirwani, Rahul Batham, Ritik Tada, Nayanraj Mewada, Ritwik Diwan , Akshat Dwivedi , Akshay Sharma , Sanjog Nijjar, Vedant Awasthi
Chambal Ghariyals head into this match full of confidence after registering a commanding 39-run victory over Bundelkhand Bulls. Batting first, they piled up 218/8 in 20 overs, with captain Shubham Sharma leading from the front with a brilliant 81 off 51 balls, including eight fours and two sixes.
He received excellent support from Tripuresh Singh, who smashed 50 off just 24 deliveries at a strike rate of 208.33, while Ankush Singh chipped in with 26 runs at the top. Their bowlers then did enough to defend the total, restricting Bundelkhand Bulls to 179/4 in 20 overs.
Tripuresh Singh capped off an outstanding all-round performance with figures of 2/39, earning the Player of the Match award. Avesh Khan and Sandeep Singh picked up a wicket each, while Mayur Singh Patel impressed with an economical spell of 0/27 in 4 overs.
Having won all seven matches so far and sitting comfortably at the top of the points table, Chambal Ghariyals will be eager to extend their unbeaten run and move one step closer to securing a top-two finish.
Key Players: Shubham Sharma, Tripuresh Singh, Avesh Khan.
Shubham Sharma (c), Apurve Dwivedi (wk), Rohit Kumar Gupta, Ankush Singh, Gautam Raghuwanshi, Mayur Singh Patel, Aman Bhadoriya, Tripuresh Singh, Avesh Khan, Akshay Singh, Yash Kumar Lodhi.
Tripuresh Singh, Aman Bhadoriya, Harsh Dixit, Mayur Singh Patel, Rohit Kumar Gupta, Shubham Sharma, Aporve Dwivedi, Akshay Singh, Ankush Singh, Gautam Raghuwanshi, Sandeep Singh
The weather in Indore is expected to remain warm and slightly humid for the afternoon encounter. Temperatures should hover between 33°C and 36°C, with partly cloudy skies and only a slight chance of rain interruption. Humidity levels are likely to be around 45-55%, while wind speeds of 18-22 km/h could provide some assistance to bowlers during the early stages of the innings.
The Holkar Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch, offering good bounce, a quick outfield, and short boundaries. Batters generally enjoy excellent conditions, making high-scoring matches a regular feature at this venue.
While the average first-innings score is around 178 runs, several matches in this tournament have seen teams post totals of 215+ runs. So far this season, teams batting first have won 5 matches, while chasing teams have won 6, showing that both approaches can be successful.
Score Prediction
If Jabalpur Royal Lions Bat 1st: 180-190 runs
If Chambal Ghariyals Bat 1st: 190-210 runs
The captain winning the toss is highly likely to opt to field first. Teams at the Holkar Cricket Stadium have elected to field first in 6 of the 11 matches played at this venue so far this season.
Bowling first allows teams to restrict opponents early and chase with a clear target. With a batting-friendly pitch and a lightning-fast outfield, chasing teams enjoy a clear psychological and tactical advantage in these high-scoring evening matches.
Toss Prediction: Chambal Ghariyals to win the toss.
Jabalpur Royal Lions have shown plenty of batting firepower throughout the tournament, with players like Ajay Rohera and Abhishek Bhandari consistently contributing runs. However, their bowling attack has struggled in recent matches and will face a stern test against one of the strongest batting lineups in the competition.
Chambal Ghariyals have been the standout team this season, performing consistently with both bat and ball. Their ability to handle pressure situations, coupled with their unbeaten run, gives them significant momentum heading into this contest.
Jabalpur certainly have the quality to challenge the tournament leaders, but Chambal appear to be the more balanced side at the moment and enter this match as slight favourites.
Chambal Ghariyals to win the match.
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