How Did Saransh Lead Rewa Jaguars to Victory Over Chambal Ghariyals?

Gwalior, June 16 (NationPress) The Rewa Jaguars showcased a remarkable all-around performance to triumph over Chambal Ghariyals by 39 runs in a gripping low-scoring encounter during Match 8 of the Madhya Pradesh League T20 2025. This thrilling match took place at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium in Shankarpur on Monday.

As both teams entered the match unbeaten, it was a highly anticipated clash that transformed into a nail-biting contest predominantly influenced by the bowlers.

Choosing to bat first, Rewa Jaguars' captain Himanshu Mantri faced an early crisis with his team at 38/3. Nevertheless, the partnership between Kanishk Dubey (64 runs off 36 balls) and Sagar Solanki (36 runs off 26 balls) proved vital as they combined for a significant 69-run stand. Despite this recovery, Rewa faltered again, losing wickets quickly and concluding their innings at 158/9. For Chambal Ghariyals, Nayanraj Mewada and Aryan Pandey each took two wickets.

Chambal Ghariyals began their response with a strong start, thanks to Apurve Dwivedi, who blazed 45 runs off just 15 balls, pushing his team to 63/1 in merely 3.2 overs. At this point, the chase seemed well within their grasp.

However, the match took a dramatic turn after Apurve's dismissal. The Rewa Jaguars' bowlers, spearheaded by Saransh Surana, initiated a collapse, resulting in Chambal Ghariyals losing seven wickets for just 33 runs, plummeting from 63/1 to 96/8. Saransh's performance stood out with impressive figures of 3/6 in three overs, while Shivam Shukla also made significant contributions with three crucial wickets.

Ultimately, Chambal Ghariyals were bowled out for 119 in 17.3 overs, allowing Rewa Jaguars to secure a commanding 39-run victory and ascend to the top of the points table with three consecutive wins.

Saransh Surana earned the title of Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance.

After the match, Rewa Jaguars' captain Himanshu Mantri remarked: "Low-scoring matches are always crucial. They can swing either way. However, we all believed in our ability to clinch this victory, as we were facing conditions unfamiliar to us in the tournament. We remained focused, and despite an unplanned powerplay, we consistently took wickets and delivered a stellar fielding display."

On the bowling strategy following Apurve's explosive start, he added: "The sole strategy was to continue seeking wickets, as this match could only be secured through that approach."

Reflecting on his captaincy, Mantri stated: "Sometimes instincts serve you well, and I was simply trusting mine. Yet, the team's support, energy, and catching were equally vital."

Looking ahead, he concluded: "Our objective is straightforward: to strive for victory in every match we play."

The Rewa Jaguars will aim to sustain this momentum, while the Chambal Ghariyals will seek to rebound in their upcoming game.