Bundelkhand Bulls edge Gwalior Shernis by 4 wickets in MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026
Indore, June 7
Bundelkhand Bulls continued their winning run in the women's competition of the Madhya Pradesh League T20 Scindia Cup 2026 with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Gwalior Shernis.
After being put into bat by Bundelkhand Bulls at Daly College, Indore, Gwalior Shernis scored 117/6 in their 20 overs, as per a press release.
Openers Nuzhat Parween and Aashna Patidar gave the Shernis a steady start, adding 37 runs for the first wicket before Aashna was dismissed for 16 off 15 balls.
Parween then joined hands with Soumya Tiwari, and the duo stitched together a valuable 41-run partnership to keep the innings on track. However, the Shernis suffered a collapse after the skipper's dismissal for 38 off 45 deliveries, losing wickets at regular intervals.
Bundelkhand Bulls seized control through disciplined bowling from Shuchi Upadhyay and Muskan Biswas. Shuchi was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/30 in her four overs, while Muskan claimed 2/17 in an equally impressive spell. Payal Balmik also chipped in with a wicket, conceding just 14 runs from her two overs.
The Bulls didn't get the ideal start to the chase as they lost early wickets and were reduced to 31/3. However, captain Anushka Sharma and Suhani Sharma steadied the innings with a crucial 49-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Suhani played an important knock of 25 off 19 balls before being dismissed.
Anushka, meanwhile, continued to anchor the chase from one end and kept the scoreboard moving like an international match. The match took an interesting turn in the 17th over when Mahi Thakur appeared to have been dismissed, only for the delivery to be called a no-ball.
Making the most of the reprieve, Mahi contributed a valuable 16 off 18 balls. The Bulls suffered another setback when Payal Balmik was run out, but Anushka held her nerves till the end, remaining unbeaten at 49 and guiding her team to victory. Her match-winning effort also saw her claim the Orange Cap, and she has now scored 140 runs in three matches.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Really good to see local tournaments like MPL getting coverage. The Scindia Cup is giving a platform to young talent from Madhya Pradesh. Nuzhat Parween's 38 was a captain's knock despite the loss. Hope the BCCI takes note and promotes more such regional leagues for women.
That collapse by Gwalior Shernis was costly. From 78/1 to 117/6, they lost the plot in the middle overs. Shuchi Upadhyay's 3/30 was excellent. The bowling from both sides was top-notch, but fielding needs improvement—too many missed chances in the field.
Impressive performance by Bundelkhand Bulls. Anushka Sharma's unbeaten 49 and the Orange Cap is a testament to her consistency. But the Shernis need to work on their death bowling—allowing runs at crucial moments cost them the game. Women's cricket in India is rising fast!
One thing I would criticize—why do matches always have to be at Daly College? There are so many other grounds in MP that could host such tournaments. But nonetheless, great to see the level of competition. Suhani Sharma's quick 23 off 19 was underrated.
What a thriller! The crowd must have been on the edge of their seats. The way Anushka anchored the chase, it felt like watching a seasoned international player. And that no-ball call was so controversial but turned out to be the turning point. MPL is really unearthing gems for Indian cricket. 🌟
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