Rewa Jaguars vs Gwalior Cheetahs- 5 June MPPL 2026- Rewa Jaguars Clinch 23-Run Victory in High-Scoring Thriller

Rewa Jaguars Post Massive 238/6

After being put into bat, Rewa Jaguars came out with aggressive intent and never allowed the Gwalior bowlers to settle.

Openers and middle-order batters combined brilliantly to build a formidable total. Akshat Raghuwanshi laid the foundation with a magnificent 60 off just 33 balls, striking five fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 181.82.

The momentum was carried forward by wicketkeeper-batter Anant Verma, who played a sensational cameo of 44 from only 19 deliveries. His innings featured four boundaries and three towering sixes.

Mohd Arham Aquil contributed a valuable 37, but the real fireworks came from Sagar Solanki. Remaining unbeaten on 58 from just 27 balls, Solanki unleashed a late assault that pushed Rewa beyond the 230-run mark. His knock included four sixes and three boundaries at a blistering strike rate of 214.81.

Top Performers for Rewa Jaguars
Sagar Solanki – 58* (27)
Akshat Raghuwanshi – 60 (33)
Anant Verma – 44 (19)
Mohd Arham Aquil – 37 (29)
Gwalior Cheetahs Bowling Highlights

Despite the heavy punishment, Kartik Parihar emerged as the standout bowler.

Kartik Parihar: 3/29 (4 overs)
Anubhav Agarwal: 1/38
Akash Raghuwanshi: 1/49

Parihar's economical spell prevented Rewa from crossing the 250-run barrier.

Gwalior Cheetahs Launch Fierce Counterattack

Chasing an imposing target of 239, Gwalior Cheetahs responded with fearless batting.

Parth Chaudhary produced one of the finest innings of the tournament, smashing 61 runs from only 27 balls. His innings featured six fours and four sixes, giving Gwalior a dream start.

Captain Rajat Patidar joined the assault with a stylish 45 off 23 deliveries, keeping the required run rate under control during the powerplay.

The middle order continued the charge:

Vikas Sharma scored 31 off 18 balls.
Kuldeep Gehi blasted 27 off 15.
Arpit Patel remained unbeaten on 30 from 17 deliveries.

At several stages, Gwalior appeared capable of pulling off an extraordinary chase. However, regular wickets and increasing scoreboard pressure gradually tilted the contest back towards Rewa Jaguars.

Rewa Bowlers Deliver Under Pressure

While the bowlers endured a difficult evening overall, they managed to strike at crucial moments.

Sagar Solanki completed an outstanding all-round performance, picking up 2 wickets for 35 runs. The defining moment came in the final stages when Naveen Singh Chouhan delivered a match-winning spell.

Despite bowling only one over, Naveen grabbed three wickets for 11 runs, dismantling Gwalior's lower order and ending their hopes of a miraculous victory.

Best Bowling Figures for Rewa Jaguars
Naveen Singh Chouhan: 3/11 (1 over)
Sagar Solanki: 2/35
Ramveer Gujjar: 1/52
Ankit Kushwaha: 1/38
Ashwin Das: 1/36
Ritesh Shakya: 1/41
Match Turning Points
Akshat's Flying Start

Akshat Raghuwanshi's attacking fifty gave Rewa Jaguars the momentum they needed in the powerplay.

Solanki's Finishing Blitz

Sagar Solanki's unbeaten 58 from 27 balls transformed a strong total into a daunting one.

Parth Chaudhary's Counterattack

The explosive opener almost single-handedly kept Gwalior in the chase with a breathtaking 61.

Naveen's One-Over Masterstroke

Three wickets in a single over crushed Gwalior's late hopes and sealed a memorable win for Rewa Jaguars.

Player of the Match
Sagar Solanki (Rewa Jaguars)

58 off 27 balls & 2 wickets for 35 runs*

The all-rounder made a decisive impact with both bat and ball, playing a crucial role in Rewa Jaguars' victory.

Final Scorecard
Rewa Jaguars

238/6 in 20 overs

Akshat Raghuwanshi – 60 (33)
Sagar Solanki – 58* (27)
Anant Verma – 44 (19)
Mohd Arham Aquil – 37 (29)
Gwalior Cheetahs

215/9 in 20 overs

Parth Chaudhary – 61 (27)
Rajat Patidar – 45 (23)
Vikas Sharma – 31 (18)
Arpit Patel – 30* (17)
Result

Rewa Jaguars won by 23 runs

The encounter showcased the explosive nature of T20 cricket, with both teams crossing the 200-run mark and entertaining fans with relentless attacking cricket. Rewa Jaguars' superior finishing power and timely wickets proved decisive in one of the most thrilling matches of MPPL 2026.