Gwalior Cheetahs bounced back in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026 with a 12-run victory over Bhopal Leopards in Indore. Opener Parth Chaudhary smashed the season's first century, scoring 107 off 51 balls, while skipper Rajat Patidar contributed 29 as the Cheetahs posted 220/8 before restricting Bhopal to 208/7.

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, June 5: The Rajat Patidar-led Gwalior Cheetahs bounced back in style in the Aditya Birla Group Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, registering a 12-run victory over Bhopal Leopards at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Batting masterclass sets the tone

Batting first, the JK Sports-owned side piled up a mammoth 220/8 in 18 overs in a match that was reduced to 18 overs per side following a delayed start caused by a wet outfield. It was a batting masterclass from Gwalior Cheetahs opener Parth Chaudhary, who smashed the first century of the season against Bhopal Leopards in Indore.

Chaudhary came out all guns blazing and, along with Kartik Parihar, gave the Cheetahs a flying start. The opening pair added a stunning 90 runs in just 7.1 overs, putting the Leopards under pressure right from the outset.