Pujara's Explosive 99 Goes in Vain as Chawla Seals Thrilling Win for Royals

• Cheteshwar Pujara, known for red-ball cricket, scored an explosive 99 off 60 balls for Gurugram Thunders in the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026.
• Pujara's innings included 14 boundaries and one maximum, showcasing a rare T20 hitting display.
• He partnered with skipper Thisara Perera (56 off 27 balls) for a 106-run fourth-wicket stand.
• Gurugram Thunders chased 201, but fell short by 3 runs, reaching 197/5.
• Piyush Chawla dismissed Pujara in the final over and secured a dramatic 3-run victory for Dubai Royals.

Why It Matters: Pujara's uncharacteristic T20 blitz of 99 wasn't enough as Piyush Chawla's final over heroics sealed a narrow win for Dubai Royals.