Rohera's unbeaten 130 fires Royal Lions to hat-trick of wins in MPL T20 Scindia Cup
Synopsis
Ajay Rohera's 130 not out off just 65 balls — nine fours, nine sixes, the season's highest score — rescued Jabalpur Royal Lions from 74/4 and delivered a 54-run win over Malwa Stallions. Three games in, the Lions are unbeaten and Rohera is the tournament's standout batter.
Key Takeaways
Ajay Rohera smashed an unbeaten 130 off 65 balls — the highest individual score of the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026 season.
Jabalpur Royal Lions posted 205/5 and bowled out Malwa Stallions for 151 to win by 54 runs at Holkar Stadium, Indore on 13 June 2026 .
The victory is the Lions' third consecutive win of the tournament.
Punit Datey (3/19) and Nayan Mewada (3/28) shared six wickets to dismantle the Stallions' chase.
Rohera's innings included nine fours and nine sixes ; he was supported by Sanjog Nijjar's unbeaten 24 off 15 balls .
Wicketkeeper-batter Ajay Rohera blazed an unbeaten 130 off 65 balls — the highest individual score of the season — to power Jabalpur Royal Lions to a dominant 54-run victory over Malwa Stallions in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Saturday, 13 June. The result handed the Royal Lions their third consecutive win of the tournament.
Royal Lions' Innings: Rohera Takes Control
Put in to bat, Jabalpur made a positive start as Rohera and Arpit Gaud put on a 48-run opening stand. A mid-innings collapse, however, reduced the Lions to a precarious 74/4, momentarily shifting the advantage to the Stallions.
Rohera refused to buckle. He steadied the innings alongside Vedant Awasthi, who contributed a brisk 20 off 11 balls, before shifting into an altogether higher gear. His unbeaten knock — laced with nine fours and nine sixes — carried Jabalpur to 205/5 in 20 overs. Sanjog Nijjar chipped in with an unbeaten 24 off 15 balls to ensure the Lions crossed the 200-run mark. Prashant Kasde was the pick of the Stallions' bowlers with figures of 2/26.
Stallions' Chase Falls Apart
Chasing 206, Malwa Stallions stumbled to 17/2 inside the powerplay, never recovering the early ground they needed. Skipper Ashutosh Sharma (30) and Saksham Purohit offered a brief ray of hope through a 75-run partnership, but regular wickets kept dismantling any sustained momentum.
A late flurry from Akhil Nigote Yadav and Sachin Vishwakarma threatened briefly, yet Jabalpur's bowlers held firm. Punit Datey was the standout with 3/19, while Nayan Mewada claimed 3/28 as the Stallions were bowled out for 151 in 18.4 overs, falling short by 54 runs.
Rohera Speaks on His Match-Winning Knock
Reflecting on his innings, Rohera said: 'My role in the team is very clear: to take responsibility and bat through the innings. Strike rate is important, but the ultimate goal is to help the team finish on the winning side. We had a simple plan before the match: play according to the ball, assess the situation, and react positively to whatever the game demands.'
What This Means for the Tournament
With three wins from three games, the Jabalpur Royal Lions are firmly establishing themselves as one of the frontrunners in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026. Rohera's consistency with the bat is emerging as the defining factor of their campaign. The Lions will look to extend their unbeaten run as the group stage progresses.
Point of View
Performances like this are exactly the point: a player who rarely makes national headlines producing the kind of knock that would stand out in any competition. The question for the Lions is whether their middle order can share the load, or whether they remain one wicket away from vulnerability every time Rohera falls cheaply.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Ajay Rohera's score in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup match on 13 June 2026?
Ajay Rohera scored an unbeaten 130 off 65 balls, including nine fours and nine sixes. It is the highest individual score of the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026 season so far.
What was the result of Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Malwa Stallions in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup?
Jabalpur Royal Lions defeated Malwa Stallions by 54 runs at Holkar Stadium in Indore on 13 June 2026. Royal Lions posted 205/5 and bowled out the Stallions for 151 in 18.4 overs.
How many wins do Jabalpur Royal Lions have in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026?
Jabalpur Royal Lions have won three consecutive matches in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026, making them one of the early frontrunners in the tournament.
Who were the top bowlers for Jabalpur Royal Lions against Malwa Stallions?
Punit Datey was the standout bowler with figures of 3/19, while Nayan Mewada claimed 3/28. Together they shared six wickets to ensure the Stallions were bowled out for 151.
What did Ajay Rohera say after his match-winning innings?
Rohera said his role was 'to take responsibility and bat through the innings' and that the team's plan was to 'play according to the ball, assess the situation, and react positively to whatever the game demands.'
