Madhav Tiwari has scored an explosive 57 runs off 28 balls for the Ujjain Falcons on 3 June 2026. Stepping onto the field as the Ujjain Falcons' newly appointed vice-captain, Tiwari proved why he was a highly anticipated breakout star following his recent IPL season with the Delhi Capitals. Coming out at Number 4 at Indore's Holkar Stadium, he completely shifted the momentum of the game against the Gwalior Cheetahs. He walked in to bat at number 4 and finished the 19th over at an incredible strike rate of 203.57, powering the Ujjain Falcons to 210/5. He initially steadied the ship, working his way up to a quick 33 runs off 18 balls by the end of the 16th over. Tiwari went completely ballistic in the late overs, reaching a blazing half-century of 52 runs in just 24 balls.
He ended his explosive stint in the 19th over, scoring 57 runs off 28 deliveries before exiting, maintaining an elite strike rate of 203.57. Alongside late-order partner Aryan Pandey (18 runs off 6 balls), Tiwari hammered the Gwalior bowling unit, propelling the Falcons to a mammoth 210/5 in 19 overs. The Gwalior Cheetahs won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision they heavily regretted as Tiwari began clearing the boundaries. Before Tiwari's arrival, skipper Chanchal Rathore gave the team a blistering start at the top order by hitting 34 runs off just 17 balls before falling to Saumy Pandey. However, it was Madhav's masterclass in the middle and death overs that truly converted a stable start into a potentially match-winning, massive first-innings total.
Gwalior Cheetahs to chase 210 in 20 overs at Holkar Stadium
The Gwalior Cheetahs need a monumental required run rate of 10.50 runs per over to successfully chase down Ujjain's target of 210 runs. This opening fixture of the 2026 Madhya Pradesh Premier League has officially transformed into a shootout. Chasing 10.50 runs per over requires perfect execution on a pitch known for historic T20 fireworks. The venue plays a massive role in how this second-innings chase will unfold. Indore is a traditional batting paradise with a flat deck, minimal grass, and consistent true bounce that allows batsmen to trust their shots blindly. With some of the shortest square and straight boundaries in India, mis-hits frequently clear the ropes here, keeping chasing teams alive even during massive tasks.
As night sets in over Indore, dew is expected to slick the outfield grass, making it extremely difficult for Ujjain's spinners and pacers to grip the ball firmly. Fresh off guiding RCB to incredible heights, Rajat Patidar is the ultimate prize for Ujjain. Tiwari will target him early with sharp, hard-length deliveries to prevent him from settling into his rhythm. Parth Chaudhary needs to clear his front leg and maximize the 6-over powerplay restrictions. Aayush Mankar will counter by using subtle pace variations and wide yorkers to starve him of room.
