A frantic inaugural season of the Madhya Pradesh League has finally come to an end. The ten-day cricketing carnival saw five franchises compete in a domestic T20 league in MP for the first time ever.
After eleven matches, Jabalpur Lions contested Bhopal Leopards in the MPL 2024 Final. The match was played at the Gwalior International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
The crowd witnessed a cricketing spectacle, as the runs flowed from the blades of batters like sea-water. A total of over 450 runs were scored in the MPL Final, and the spectators had their money's worth.
BET NOW: Exclusive sign-up offers and bonuses when you bet on T20 World Cup action
Who won the MPL 2024 Final?
Jabalpur Lions: Winners ; Bhopal Leopards: Runners-up
Jabalpur Lions emerged as victors in the Madhya Pradesh League 2024 Final. Unbeaten in the group stages, Lions completed the flawless record by beating Bhopal Leopards in the final.
MORE: Madhya Pradesh League 2024: Complete Fixtures and Results
What was the final score in the MPL 2024 Final?
Jabalpur Lions: 249/4 in 20 overs
Bhopal Leopards: 216/10 in 18.4 overs
Final Result: Jabalpur Lions beat Bhopal Leopards by 33 runs
What happened in the MPL 2024 Final between Jabalpur Lions and Bhopal Leopards?
Batting first, Jabalpur Lions posted a mammoth total of 249/4 in their quota of 20 overs. Scoring at 12.50 runs per over, the Lions batters reprimanded the opposition bowling attack.
Opener Abhishek Pathak was the star of the final, for his unbeaten 62-ball 142. He struck 12 boundaries and 11 maximums, to help his side post a mammoth total of 249.
In response, Bhopal Leopards were bundled for 216, with eight balls to spare. The 250-run target seemed achievable at a point - that's how well the Leopards batted in the first half of the chase.
They were 152/5 in just 12 overs. That's when the opposition bowling attack came clutch, picking the final bunch of wickets in a haste. Tripuresh Singh was the pick of the Lions' bowlers, bagging three wickets on the night. Star-centurion, Abhishek Pathak weaved his magic with the ball as well - 2/29 in three overs.
The Lions showed the Leopards that they are the kings of the jungle, and won the MPL 2024 Final.
Who was the Man Of The Match from the MPL 2024 Final?
Abhishek Pathak of Jabalpur Lions was awarded as the Man of the Match. Pathak scored 142 runs, and picked two wickets in the MPL 2024 Final against Bhopal Leopards.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Sporting News has editorial oversight for this content. Learn more >