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Toss Winner - Rewa Jaguars won the toss and choose to bowl first
Rewa Jaguars beat Jabalpur Royal Lions by 8 wickets
Can Rewa Jaguars make it three wins in a row?
Jabalpur Royal Lions to win the match.
| Tournament: | Madhya Pradesh League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Holkar Stadium, Indore, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 35.2°C|Partly cloudy |
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The Madhya Pradesh Premier League 2026 serves up a blockbuster clash under the lights at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, as the Rewa Jaguars take on the Jabalpur Royal Lions.
The head-to-head record clearly favors Jabalpur, with the Royal Lions holding a 2-0 advantage over Rewa in previous meetings.
This match carries huge importance in the playoff race, with both teams firmly placed near the top of the table. The Rewa Jaguars are currently 2nd with 8 points from 6 matches, having won 4 games and lost 2, while boasting an impressive NRR of +1.733.
Meanwhile, the Jabalpur Royal Lions sit in 3rd place with 8 points from 4 matches, maintaining a perfect 4-0 record and an excellent NRR of +1.291.
With both sides level on points and chasing table-toppers Chambal Ghariyals, this contest could have a major impact on the standings. A win for Rewa would help them strengthen their hold on second place, while Jabalpur will look to continue their unbeaten run and move ahead of the Jaguars in the race for the top spots.
RJS
178/10 in 19.3 9.13
209/5 in 20.0 10.45
JRL
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
246/6 in 20.0 12.3
227/9 in 19.1 11.84
The Rewa Jaguars head into this important clash full of confidence after a commanding 23-run win over the Gwalior Cheetahs. Batting first on the batting-friendly Holkar surface, they posted a huge total of 238/6.
Akshat Raghuwanshi gave the team a flying start with 60 off 33 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes. Mohd Arham Aquil added 37, while Anant Verma played a quick knock of 44 off 19 balls.
The star of the match was Sagar Solanki, who finished the innings brilliantly with an unbeaten 58 off 27 balls, smashing 3 fours and 4 sixes. Their bowlers then did well to defend the big total, restricting Gwalior to 215/9.
Sagar Solanki continued his all-round show with figures of 2/35, while Naveen Singh Chouhan made a big impact by taking 3/11. Ashwin Das (1/36) and Ankit Kushwaha (1/38) also contributed with important wickets.
However, Rewa will be concerned about some of their bowlers leaking runs. Ramveer Gujjar (1/52) and Ritesh Shakya (1/41) were expensive, especially in the death overs. To continue their winning run, the Jaguars will need tighter bowling and better control in the final stages of the innings.
Key Players: Sagar Solanki, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Mohd Arham Aquil
Prithviraj Singh Tomar (c), Akshat Raghuwanshi, Mohd Arham Aquil, Anant Verma (wk), Sagar Solanki, Atharv Mahajan, Naveen Singh Chouhan, Ashwin Das, Ankit Kushwaha, Ramveer Gujjar, Ritesh Shakya.
Prithviraj Singh Tomar, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Sagar Solanki, Arham Aquil, Prabhanshu Shukla, Ramveer Gujjar, Ankit Kushwah, Atharv Mahajan, Ashwin Das, Naveen Singh Chouhan , Anant Verma
The Jabalpur Royal Lions head into this high-profile clash full of confidence after a thrilling 5-wicket win over the Bhopal Leopards. Chasing a challenging target of 223, the Lions produced an excellent batting display to reach 224/5 in just 19 overs.
Arpit Gaud was the star of the match, smashing 59 off 23 balls, including 7 sixes. He was well supported by Vedant Awasthi, who scored a brilliant 60 off 34 balls with 5 sixes. Opener Ajay Rohera provided a quick start with 31 off 17 balls, while captain Rahul Batham (19 off 13)* Abhishek Bhandari (12) made useful contributions.
Earlier, their bowlers did a decent job in difficult conditions. Pankaj Patel was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/30 in 4 overs, while Puneet Datey (2/42) and Akshay Sharma (1/45) chipped in with important wickets.
However, Jabalpur will be concerned about some expensive bowling performances. Spinner Nayanraj Mewada conceded 51 runs in just 3 overs, while the support bowlers also leaked runs. To maintain their unbeaten record, the Royal Lions will need tighter bowling and better control in the middle and death overs.
Key Players: Arpit Gaud, Ajay Rohera, Puneet Datey
Arpit Gaud, Ajay Rohera, Abhishek Bhandari (wk), Vedant Awasthi, Ritik Tada, Sanjog Nijjar, Rahul Batham (c), Puneet Datey, Pankaj Patel, Akshay Sharma, Nayanraj Mewada.
Ajay Rohera, Abhishek Bhandari, Mihir Hirwani, Rahul Batham, Puneet Datey, Arpit Gaud, Ritik Tada, Pankaj Patel, Akshay Sharma , Prince Wadhwani, Vedant Awasthi
The weather in Indore is expected to be pleasant for cricket, with temperatures ranging between 31°C and 34°C during the evening before cooling down to around 28°C-30°C later in the night. The skies are likely to remain clear to partly cloudy, with a gentle breeze blowing across the ground. There is little to no chance of rain, ensuring ideal conditions for an uninterrupted T20 contest under the floodlights.
The Holkar Cricket Stadium is known for being a batting-friendly venue, offering true bounce, a fast outfield, and short boundaries that help batters score freely. The average first-innings score here is around 178 runs, but recent evening matches have regularly seen teams post 210+ and even 230+ totals. So far this season, teams batting first have won 5 matches, while teams chasing have won 5.
Score Prediction
If Rewa Jaguars Bat 1st: 215-230 runs
If Jabalpur Royal Lions Bat 1st: 220-235 runs
The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first. Teams at the Holkar Cricket Stadium have opted to field first on 5 occasions this season. Bowling first allows teams to assess the conditions early and chase with a clear target under the lights. The quick outfield and batting-friendly surface often help teams pace their chase better in evening matches.
Toss Prediction: Jabalpur Royal Lions to win the toss.
The Jabalpur Royal Lions hold a slight edge heading into this high-profile contest. While the Rewa Jaguars have one of the most explosive batting lineups in the tournament and recently posted 238/6, their bowling attack has shown signs of inconsistency, especially in the death overs where they have leaked runs under pressure.
On the other hand, the Jabalpur Royal Lions have been outstanding this season, remaining unbeaten so far. Their batting unit is in excellent form, with players like Arpit Gaud, Vedant Awasthi, and Ajay Rohera making regular contributions. Their recent chase of 223 runs showed their ability to handle pressure and chase big targets with confidence.
With an unbeaten record, stronger recent form, and a 2-0 head-to-head advantage over Rewa, the Jabalpur Royal Lions appear better placed to continue their winning run.
Jabalpur Royal Lions to win the match.
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