The Bhopal Leopards will take on the Chambal Ghariyals in Match 21 of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 2026 on Friday, June 12, 2026. The high-voltage clash will be played at the Daly College Ground in Indore. Both sides enter the contest carrying strong momentum, making this one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament. The match also revives memories of the dramatic MPL 2025 Final, where the Leopards edged out the Ghariyals by just 2 runs to lift the trophy.
Match Overview
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Match Detail |
Information |
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Tournament |
Madhya Pradesh League T20, 2026 |
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Match Number |
Match 21 |
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Teams |
Bhopal Leopards vs Chambal Ghariyals |
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Date & Time |
Friday, June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST |
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Venue |
Daly College Ground, Indore |
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Where to Watch |
JioHotstar and Star Sports |
Squad and Key Players
Bhopal Leopards:
Aniket Verma (Captain), Mohd.
Arshad Khan, Himanshu Shinde, Ajay Mishra, Amol Kasture, Anchit Singh Thakur, Ansh Bagadia, Anurag Malviya, Kamal Tripathi, Kunal Rai, Manish Kumar, Pawan Nirwani, Pranjul Puri, Priyanshu Shukla, Rahul Chandrol, Suraj Yadav, Taanishq Yadav, and Yuvraj Nema
Key Players:
Captain Aniket Verma remains the biggest batting weapon for the Leopards. The explosive middle-order batter has already produced multiple match-winning knocks this season and can completely flip momentum within a few overs. Rahul Chandrol gives stability at the top of the order with his calm batting approach, while Kamal Tripathi provides balance through his all-round abilities. In the bowling attack, Priyanshu Shukla and Himanshu Shinde will play major roles during the middle overs and death overs.
Chambal Ghariyals:
Shubham Sharma, Avesh Khan, Aman Bhadoriya, Tripuresh Singh, Apurve Dwivedi, Nayanraj Mewada, Vineet Rawat, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Abhishek Bhandari, Rizwan Ahmed, Yuvraj Singh, Shivang Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Venkatesh Iyer, Kuldeep Sen, and Kumar Kartikeya.
Key Players:
Chambal Ghariyals rely heavily on captain Shubham Sharma, who brings strong leadership and reliable middle-order batting. Aman Bhadoriya has emerged as a dangerous wicket-taking bowler capable of breaking partnerships quickly. Nayanraj Mewada and Tripuresh Singh add further strength to the bowling lineup, especially on surfaces that assist slower bowlers. The Ghariyals are also known for their disciplined bowling plans under pressure situations.
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
Pitch Report: Daly College Ground, Indore
The Daly College Ground has consistently produced batting-friendly wickets throughout MPL 2026. The surface offers true bounce and excellent pace for stroke-making, allowing batsmen to play aggressive cricket freely. The short square boundaries further increase scoring opportunities, making totals above 180 very achievable. However, bowlers who vary their pace smartly during the middle overs can still create opportunities. Teams winning the toss are expected to bowl first because chasing has generally been easier at this venue.
Weather Forecast
The afternoon conditions in Indore are expected to remain extremely hot and dry. While the match starts under bright sunshine, some cloud cover may develop later in the evening. Rain interruption remains highly unlikely.
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Hour |
Sky Condition |
Temperature |
Chance of Rain |
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3 PM |
Sunny / Hot |
37°C |
0% |
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4 PM |
Sunny |
37°C |
0% |
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5 PM |
Mostly Sunny |
36°C |
5% |
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6 PM |
Partly Cloudy |
35°C |
10% |
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7 PM |
Warm / Clear |
34°C |
10% |
Probable Playing XI
Bhopal Leopards:
Rahul Chandrol, Tanishq Yadav, Aniket Verma (C), Anchit Singh Thakur, Pawan Nirwani, Kamal Tripathi, Himanshu Shinde, Priyanshu Shukla, Ajay Mishra, Pranjul Puri, and Yuvraj Nema.
Chambal Ghariyals:
Shubham Sharma (C), Aman Bhadoriya, Nayanraj Mewada, Tripuresh Singh, Vineet Rawat, Harpreet Singh, Apurve Dwivedi, Aryan Pandey, Himanshu Shinde, and other squad members.
Toss and Winner Prediction
Toss Prediction
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Prediction Type |
Predicted Outcome |
Key Reason |
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Toss Winner |
Bhopal Leopards |
Teams chasing have enjoyed better success at Daly College Ground due to the flat surface and evening conditions. |
Winner Prediction
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Match Winner |
Bhopal Leopards |
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Winning Probability |
Bhopal Leopards: 55% vs Chambal Ghariyals: 45% |
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Key Advantage Factor |
Bhopal's explosive middle order led by Aniket Verma gives them a slight edge in high-pressure moments. Their experience from winning close matches, including the 2025 final against Chambal, could prove decisive again. |
