Ankush Singh's match-winning unbeaten 107 off 57 deliveries guided Chambal Ghariyals to a five-wicket victory over Jabalpur Royal Lions in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at Holkar Stadium, Indore on 19 June, extending their unbeaten run and clinching a semi-final berth. The result came despite a breathtaking 132* off 63 balls from Lions wicketkeeper-opener Ajay Rohera, one of the tournament's finest individual innings.

Rohera's Century Sets a Daunting Target

Jabalpur Royal Lions posted a formidable 204/5 in their 20 overs, built almost entirely around Rohera's second hundred of the season. The wicketkeeper-opener's 132* — the second-highest individual score of the tournament — featured 10 sixes and seven fours, making it one of the most destructive knocks of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) campaign so far.

The Lions began steadily, with Rohera and Mihir Hirwani posting 37 runs for the opening wicket in 4.3 overs before Hirwani fell for 19 off 20 balls. Despite regular wickets falling around him, Rohera refused to relent. With the scoreboard reading 94/4, skipper Rahul Batham joined Rohera and the pair stitched a crucial 110-run fifth-wicket stand, catapulting the Lions past the 200-run mark. Batham contributed 22 off 16 balls before falling on the final delivery of the innings.

Ghariyals Bowling: Bhadoriya Stands Out

For Chambal Ghariyals, Aman Bhadoriya was the pick of the bowlers, returning an economical 2/18 from his four overs. Sandeep Singh claimed three wickets but proved expensive in the death overs, finishing with figures of 3/40.

Ankush Anchors the Chase

Chasing 205, the Ghariyals never looked in serious trouble once Ankush hit his stride. He and Harsh Dixit launched the reply with a 57-run opening stand inside five overs before Dixit departed for a brisk 27 off 14 balls. Shubham Sharma then joined Ankush, and the pair added 65 runs for the second wicket to keep the chase on course, with Sharma contributing 15 off 12 balls.

Although the Ghariyals lost a cluster of wickets through the middle overs, Ankush remained composed, finding boundaries at will. His unbeaten 107 — laced with 13 fours and four sixes — carried the side over the line in the final over, sealing yet another win for the tournament's most consistent team.

Ankush on the Dressing Room Spirit

Reflecting on the victory, Ankush said, 'The atmosphere in our dressing room has been fantastic. Winning consistently certainly helps, but what makes this group special is that every player genuinely enjoys and celebrates the success of others. That positive energy and team spirit have played a big role in our campaign so far.'

What's Next for Chambal Ghariyals

The win confirms Chambal Ghariyals' place in the semi-finals of the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026, and their unbeaten run makes them the team to beat as the tournament enters its knockout phase. Notably, this is the second time this season that Rohera has posted a century and still ended on the losing side — a testament to the collective depth of the Ghariyals' batting lineup.