Gwalior, June 19 -- Jabalpur Royal Lions opened their account in the Madhya Pradesh League 2025 with a convincing five-wicket win over Chambal Ghariyals in match 13 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium.

Skipper Saransh Jain led from the front with a fine all-round performance, supported by a resilient team effort that helped the Lions break their winless run.

After being asked to bat first, Chambal Ghariyals were rocked early, losing both openers in quick succession. Amidst the top-order collapse, captain Shubham Sharma showcased grit and composure. He struck a valiant 68 off 47 deliveries, anchoring the innings even as wickets fell at the other end.

Shubham found support in Aman Bhadoriya, and the duo stitched together a ...