258 Runs Not Enough! 27-Year-Old Opener Smashes 11 Sixes in Stunning 32 Ball Century, Leaves Rajat Patidar’s Team Shell-Shocked

Cricket fans witnessed absolute mayhem in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPL) 2026 as Ankush Singh unleashed a breathtaking assault on the bowlers, smashing a century in just 32 balls and powering Chambal Ghariyals to the highest successful run chase in the tournament’s history.

In a match where bowlers were virtually spectators, the 27-year-old opener stole the spotlight with a sensational 101 off just 33 deliveries, decorated with an incredible 11 sixes and several boundaries. His fearless batting turned what looked like an impossible chase into a memorable victory.

Cheetahs Put Up a Mountain of Runs

Earlier in the evening, Gwalior Cheetahs, led by Rajat Patidar, appeared to have done more than enough after piling up a massive 257/6.

After losing a couple of early wickets, the innings was transformed by an explosive partnership between Parth Chaudhary and Kuldeep Gehi.

Chaudhary launched a brutal counterattack, racing to a half-century in just 24 balls before eventually departing for a blistering 73 off 38 balls, an innings packed with six fours and six towering sixes.

If Chaudhary set the tone, Gehi raised the intensity even further. The batter hammered bowlers all around the park and produced one of the most destructive innings of the season. A single over from Aman Bhadoriya became the turning point, with Gehi smashing five sixes and a four to send the crowd into a frenzy.

He eventually fell for a magnificent 88 off 42 balls, an innings featuring four boundaries and nine sixes.

Rajat Patidar Adds Finishing Fireworks

As if the damage wasn’t enough, Rajat Patidar walked in and delivered a late onslaught of his own.

The star batter took on Indian pacer Avesh Khan, smashing four sixes in a single over. Patidar’s explosive cameo of 46 runs from just 16 balls pushed Gwalior’s total beyond the 250-run mark.

A quick contribution from Mangesh Yadav ensured the Cheetahs finished with what looked like a match-winning score.

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Then Came Ankush Singh’s Masterclass

Chasing 258 required something extraordinary, and Ankush Singh delivered exactly that.

From the very first over, the opener attacked relentlessly, refusing to allow the bowlers any breathing room. His clean hitting and fearless approach dismantled the opposition’s plans as the required run rate quickly became irrelevant.

The right-hander reached his century in just 32 balls, leaving spectators and commentators stunned. By the time he was dismissed in the eighth over, the match had already tilted heavily in Chambal Ghariyals’ favour.

His innings not only set up the historic chase but also established itself as one of the finest T20 knocks seen in the competition.

A Match MPL Fans Won’t Forget

The contest showcased modern T20 cricket at its most dramatic — massive totals, relentless six-hitting, and a chase that defied expectations.

While Rajat Patidar, Parth Chaudhary, and Kuldeep Gehi delivered remarkable performances with the bat, the night ultimately belonged to Ankush Singh, whose fearless century turned a daunting target into a record-breaking triumph.

For MPL fans, this was more than just another league match. It was a reminder that in T20 cricket, no score is truly safe when a batter finds a rhythm as devastating as Ankush Singh did on this unforgettable night.