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Bhopal Leopards vs Gwalior Cheetahs, 17th Match

t20Gwalior Cheetahs won by 32 runs (VJD method)
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior
20 Jun 2025, 7:30 pm IST
Gwalior Cheetahs won the toss, chose to bat
Winner: Gwalior Cheetahs
Gwalior Cheetahs Inning Score: 136 /5
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Suraj Yadavc aniket verma b arshad khan120050
Parth Chaudharyc kamal tripathi b shivang kumar22822275
Vikas Sharmac aniket verma b kamal tripathi312013155
Parth Sahanic aniket verma b shivang kumar13901144.44
Rishabh Chauhannot out402014200
Mangesh Yadavc kamal tripathi b arshad khan11720157.14
Arpit Patelnot out670185.71
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Arshad Khan30182046
Akshay Singh203000315
Shivang Kumar202820014
Madhav Tiwari102301023
Kamal Tripathi30221017.3
Aayush Mankar101300113
Bhopal Leopards Inning Score: 106
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Himanshu Shindec vishnu bhardwaj b mangesh yadav460066.67
Shivang Kumarc parth sahani b akash raghuwanshi12402300
Yash Dubeyb mangesh yadav241830133.33
Aniket Vermac vishnu bhardwaj b ajay mishra11411275
Goutam Raghuwanshic anant dubey b vishnu bhardwaj251103227.27
Arshad Khanc vikas sharma b mangesh yadav13711185.71
Harsh Dixitb akash raghuwanshi02000
Madhav Tiwarilbw b mangesh yadav4310133.33
Kamal Tripathic anvesh chawla b akash raghuwanshi581062.5
Aayush Mankarc prarabdha mishra b akash raghuwanshi4310133.33
Akshay Singhnot out02000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Akash Raghuwanshi2.20184017.7
Vishnu Bhardwaj20161008
Mangesh Yadav30184026
Ajay Mishra102010020
Parth Sahani101100011
Arpit Patel202200011

Match Summary

Bhopal Leopards vs Gwalior Cheetahs, 17th Match (20 June 2025)

Match Summary

Gwalior Cheetahs defeated Bhopal Leopards by 32 runs (VJD method) in a thrilling T20 contest. The match featured explosive batting performances, sharp fielding, and impressive bowling. Rishabh Chauhan's unbeaten 40* and Mangesh Yadav's all-round brilliance (4 wickets) stood out. Player of the Match: Mangesh Yadav.

Detailed Highlights

Match Context

  • Venue: Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior
  • Toss: Gwalior Cheetahs won the toss and chose to bat.

Gwalior Cheetahs Innings

  • Total: 136/5 in 12 overs

  • Top Performers:

    • Rishabh Chauhan: Scored an unbeaten 40 runs off 20 balls with 4 sixes.
    • Vikas Sharma: Contributed 31 off 20 balls, including 3 sixes.
    • Parth Chaudhary: Played a short but impactful innings of 22 off 8 balls with 2 sixes and a strike rate of 275.

  • Bowling Highlights (Bhopal Leopards):

    • Arshad Khan: Took 2 wickets for 18 runs in 3 overs with an economy of 6.
    • Shivang Kumar: Picked up 2 wickets, conceding 28 runs in 2 overs.

  • Fielding Excellence:

    • Aniket Verma was exceptional in the field, taking 3 catches.

Bhopal Leopards Innings

  • Total: 106 all out in 11.2 overs

  • Top Performers:

    • Goutam Raghuwanshi: Scored a quick 25 off 11 balls, smashing 3 sixes.
    • Yash Dubey: Anchored briefly with 24 off 18 balls, hitting 3 fours.

  • Bowling Dominance (Gwalior Cheetahs):

    • Mangesh Yadav: A match-winning spell of 4 wickets for 18 runs in 3 overs (economy 6).
    • Akash Raghuwanshi: Also claimed 4 wickets for 18 runs, with an economy of 7.7.

  • Fielding Brilliance:

    • Vishnu Bhardwaj took 2 catches, including a crucial one to dismiss Himanshu Shinde.

Key Moments in the Match

  1. Explosive Start by Gwalior Cheetahs:
    Parth Chaudhary and Vikas Sharma set the tone with aggressive batting, hitting sixes at will.

  2. Rishabh Chauhan's Finish:
    Chauhan's unbeaten 40 ensured a competitive total for Gwalior Cheetahs.

  3. Mangesh Yadav's Magic Spell:
    Yadav's 4-wicket haul dismantled Bhopal Leopards' middle and lower order, including key wickets like Arshad Khan and Madhav Tiwari.

  4. Sharp Fielding:
    Gwalior Cheetahs' fielders were on point, with Aniket Verma taking a stunning 3 catches.

  5. Fightback by Goutam Raghuwanshi:
    Goutam's quickfire 25 gave Bhopal Leopards a glimmer of hope but lacked support from the other end.

Notable Performances

  • Half-Century: None.
  • Top Scorer: Rishabh Chauhan (40*).
  • Best Bowling:
    • Mangesh Yadav (4/18 in 3 overs).
    • Akash Raghuwanshi (4/18 in 2.2 overs).

Conclusion

Gwalior Cheetahs' all-round performance proved too strong for Bhopal Leopards. With consistent contributions from their batting lineup and brilliant spells by Mangesh Yadav and Akash Raghuwanshi, the Cheetahs secured a well-deserved victory.