MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026: Goswami's unbeaten ton powers Bundelkhand Bulls past Bhopal Leopards
Synopsis
Parth Goswami's unbeaten 101 off 53 balls — at a strike rate above 190 — turned a seemingly tough 198-run chase into a six-wicket stroll for Bundelkhand Bulls, while Akshay Singh's nerve on the final two balls of the second match denied Ujjain Falcons a sensational heist. Two finishes, two different kinds of drama — and both at the same venue on the same evening.
Key Takeaways
Parth Goswami scored an unbeaten 101 off 53 balls (9 fours, 6 sixes, SR 190+) to guide Bundelkhand Bulls to 201/4 in 18.5 overs .
Bhopal Leopards posted 197/3 , built on Aniket Verma's unbeaten 85 off 39 and Himanshu Shinde's unbeaten 57 off 37 .
Chambal Ghariyals beat Ujjain Falcons by 7 runs in a last-ball thriller at Holkar Stadium , extending their winning streak.
Shubham Sharma scored 57 off 44 and Rohit Gupta blasted an unbeaten 41 off 17 to lift Ghariyals to 199/7 .
Falcons needed 10 runs off the last 2 balls but Akshay Singh conceded only 2 , sealing the result.
Madhav Tiwari was Ujjain's best bowler with figures of 2/24 from 4 overs .
Parth Goswami's unbeaten 101 off 53 balls steered Bundelkhand Bulls to a six-wicket victory over Bhopal Leopards in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Daly College Ground, Indore, on Monday, 8 June. The Bulls chased down 198 in just 18.5 overs, finishing at 201/4, in one of the tournament's most dominant batting performances so far.
Bhopal Leopards Set a Formidable Target
Batting first, Bhopal Leopards recovered from a precarious 62/3 in the 11th over to post 197/3 in their allotted 20 overs. The revival was built on a commanding partnership between Himanshu Shinde and captain Aniket Verma. Shinde remained unbeaten on 57 off 37 balls, while Verma produced a stunning assault — an unbeaten 85 off 39 deliveries, laced with five fours and nine sixes — signalling a sharp return to form for the Leopards skipper.
Goswami's Masterclass Seals the Chase
The Bulls lost captain Abhishek Pathak cheaply for just 1, but Harsh Gawali provided early stability with a measured 37 off 31 balls. From that point, the chase belonged entirely to Goswami. Batting at a strike rate of over 190, he struck nine fours and six sixes in an innings that blended aggression with precision. Bhumesh Muzalda provided the perfect finishing partner, smashing an unbeaten 29 off 13 balls to accelerate the Bulls over the line with 7 balls to spare.
Chambal Ghariyals Hold Nerves in Thriller Against Ujjain Falcons
At Holkar Stadium, Indore, the Chambal Ghariyals edged out Ujjain Falcons by 7 runs in another high-scoring contest to extend their winning streak in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026. Batting first, the Ghariyals posted 199/7 in 20 overs, anchored by captain Shubham Sharma's 57 off 44 balls. Apurve Dwivedi contributed 30 off 19, Tripuresh Singh added a brisk 30 off 16, and Rohit Gupta blazed an unbeaten 41 off 17 in the death overs, with Aman Bhadoriya chipping in with 13 off 5 to push the total close to the 200-run mark.
Falcons Fall Short Despite Late Surge
The Falcons' chase unravelled early when captain Chanchal Rathore was dismissed for a duck off just two balls. Yash Dubey and Soham Patwardhan briefly steadied the innings with a 36-run stand, but Dubey's dismissal for 26 off 18 broke the partnership. The Falcons kept losing wickets at regular intervals and found themselves at 158/8 in the 17th over. With 10 runs needed off the final two deliveries, bowler Akshay Singh held his nerve and conceded only 2 runs, sealing a 7-run victory for the Ghariyals. For Ujjain, Madhav Tiwari was the standout with the ball, returning figures of 2/24 from his four overs. The Ghariyals' ability to defend close totals underlines their growing reputation as one of the tournament's most complete sides.
Point of View
But the more telling story from Monday's double-header is the Chambal Ghariyals' composure in a chase-defence situation — a quality that separates title contenders from pretenders in T20 cricket. Bundelkhand's win also exposes Bhopal's bowling as a structural weakness: a 197-run total should be defendable, and it wasn't. With both results, the MPL Scindia Cup 2026 is shaping into a two-horse race between the Ghariyals' consistency and the Bulls' explosive batting depth. The tournament organisers will be pleased — both matches at Indore delivered finishes that showcase the format at its most compelling.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Bundelkhand Bulls vs Bhopal Leopards match in MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026?
Bundelkhand Bulls won by six wickets, chasing down 198 in 18.5 overs. Parth Goswami's unbeaten 101 off 53 balls was the decisive innings.
What were Parth Goswami's batting figures in the MPL Scindia Cup match on 8 June?
Goswami scored 101 not out off 53 balls, hitting nine fours and six sixes at a strike rate of over 190. He remained unbeaten as Bundelkhand Bulls crossed the target with 7 balls to spare.
How did Chambal Ghariyals win against Ujjain Falcons in the Scindia Cup 2026?
Chambal Ghariyals won by 7 runs in a last-ball thriller. Defending 199, bowler Akshay Singh conceded only 2 runs off the final two deliveries when the Falcons needed 10, sealing the result.
Where were the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026 matches on 8 June played?
Both matches were played in Indore — the Bundelkhand Bulls vs Bhopal Leopards game at Daly College Ground, and the Chambal Ghariyals vs Ujjain Falcons fixture at Holkar Stadium.
Who were the top scorers for Bhopal Leopards against Bundelkhand Bulls?
Captain Aniket Verma top-scored with an unbeaten 85 off 39 balls, including five fours and nine sixes. Himanshu Shinde contributed an unbeaten 57 off 37 balls as the two rebuilt from 62/3 to post 197/3.
