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On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Bhopal Leopards vs Rewa Jaguars squared off in the seventh match of the Madhya Pradesh T20 League 2024.
The MP T20 League 2024 witnessed an exhilarating encounter as the Bhopal Leopards secured their first victory of the season with a thrilling six-wicket win over the Rewa Jaguars.
Despite this win, the points table saw no movement, with Bhopal Leopards continuing to languish at the bottom, and the Gwalior Cheetahs retaining their top spot.
The Jabalpur Lions follow them closely with one win in two games and a healthy NRR of +2.003. Malwa Panthers and Rewa Jaguars occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively, both having won one out of their three games.
Despite this morale-boosting victory, the Leopards remain at the bottom of the points table with a negative Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.360.
Bhopal Leopards secure first thrilling victory in style
Rewa Jaguars won the toss and opted to bat first. Their innings saw contributions from Prithviraj Tomar (18), Himanshu Shinde (17), and Harsh Dixit (19).
However, it was skipper Himanshu Mantri who stole the show with a solid half-century, anchoring the Jaguars' innings. Despite his efforts, the Jaguars were restricted to a modest total, thanks to a stellar bowling performance from the Leopards.
Mihir Hirwani led the bowling attack with an impressive three-wicket haul, demonstrating exceptional control and variety. Arshad Khan, Gautam Raghuwanshi, and Priyanshu Shukla provided crucial support, each claiming two wickets and ensuring the Jaguars couldn't build any significant partnerships.
In reply, the Leopards' chase began on a shaky note with the early loss of Ankush Singh (17) in the third over. However, Siddarth Patidar (21) and Harsh Gawli steadied the innings, forging a crucial 44-run partnership.
Gawli’s composed 43, along with Aniket Verma’s unbeaten 34, laid the foundation for a successful chase. Madhav Tiwary's quickfire 17 off just eight balls added the finishing touches, enabling the Leopards to achieve the target in 18.5 overs.
The Jaguars' bowling attack, led by Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kartikeya, and Shivam Shukla, managed to claim a wicket each but failed to contain the Leopards' determined batting lineup.
