Dharmesh Patel smashed a monumental, unbeaten 108 runs off just 56 deliveries* for the Royal Nimar Eagles on 16 June 2026. This masterclass performance took place during Match 30 of the Madhya Pradesh Premier League 2026. The Royal Nimar Eagles were chasing a tricky target of 174 runs.
They got off to a rocky start, losing opener Shashank Patidar for just 1 run in the very first over. Dharmesh Patel started his masterful innings carefully, scoring just 15 runs off his first 16 balls to steady the team after an early wicket. After finding his rhythm, he switched gears and went into complete beast mode, launching 6 massive sixes to reach his fifty in just 31 balls. The final onslaught was absolute destruction, as he smashed his next 58 runs off a mere 25 deliveries to finish the game with a staggering 12 sixes, 1 four, and an incredible strike rate of 192.86.
Dharmesh Patel and Kanishk Dubey shared an incredible, unbeaten 97-run partnership to secure a dominant victory for the Royal Nimar Eagles. Coming together after an early wicket, the duo perfectly balanced caution with raw aggression to completely dismantle the Indore Pink Panthers’ bowling attack. While Dubey played a superb supporting role with a steady 31 runs off 26 balls, his main job was giving the strike to his captain. Patel took full advantage, launching a brutal assault of twelve massive sixes. Their flawless chemistry and quick running between the wickets kept the fielders under constant pressure. They chased down the target of 174 with 19 balls to spare, winning the game comfortably by 8 wickets.
Royal Nimar Eagles chase down 174, defeat Indore Pink Panthers with 19 balls to spare
The Indore Pink Panthers posted a competitive total of 173/7 in their 20 overs, heavily riding on an explosive start from opener Atharva Joshi. Atharva Joshi completely dominated the powerplay, smashing a brilliant 74 runs off just 38 balls, including 8 fours and 4 massive sixes.However, his dismissal triggered a middle-order collapse. The Royal Nimar Eagles clawed their way back through an excellent bowling spell by Kumar Kartikeya, who tore through the lineup to finish with stellar figures of 3/30. Even star captain Venkatesh Iyer fell cheaply for just 2 runs. Late contributions from Shubham Rathore (26) and an unbeaten cameo from Shivam Shukla (19*) managed to push the total to 173, which ultimately proved too small for the Eagles’ chase.
The Royal Nimar Eagles executed a flawless chase to score 174/2 in just 16.5 overs. They started poorly, losing opener Shashank Patidar for just 1 run in the first over.However, skipper Dharmesh Patel stepped up and completely dominated the match. He built an unbroken 97-run partnership with Kanishk Dubey, who played an anchoring role with 31* off 26 balls. Patel started slowly with 15 runs from 16 balls before exploding into gear. He brought up his fifty in 31 balls and ultimately finished on a jaw-dropping 108* off 56 balls, smashing 12 sixes and a four. This brutal hitting dismantled the Indore bowling attack and sealed a commanding 8-wicket win with 19 balls to spare.