Madhya Pradesh League is a Twenty20 franchise cricket tournament in State of Madhya Pradesh in India, organised by Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) and first contested during the 2024 season. It is contested by six teams based in cities around the State's.[1][2][3][4]
| Countries | India |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association |
| Headquarters | Gwalior,Madhya Pradesh |
| Format | Twenty20 |
| First edition | 2024 |
| Next edition | 2025 |
| Tournament format | Group stage and knockout |
| Number of teams | 5 |
| TV | Sports 18 (TV) Jio Cinema (Internet) |
| Website | www |
 2024 | |
History
editIn May 2024,Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) under aegis of Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA).It is the state's only official franchisee-based cricket league as approved by MPCA & BCCI. [5]
The league shall feature top players of the state (across IPL and international). Inspired by the success of Indian Premier League (IPL), the league will have world class production quality and broadcast. It is the grand exemplar of cricketainment thrilling experience for local fans and audiences. The major aim of this league is to unearth new talents from the state.[6]
The first season of the league was initially planned to be held from 15 June to 23 June 2024. [7]
The Tournament Is Scheduled To Start On Friday, June 15, And Will Conclude On Sunday, June 23. It Will Be The First Edition Of The Tournament.
In the league's first seasons, teams chose players using a draft system, having previously had the opportunity to sign a limited number of players directly.
A Total Of 12 Matches Are Scheduled To Take Place In This Edition Of The Tournament At The Gwalior International Cricket Stadium In Gwalior.
A Total Of Five Teams Are Going To Participate In The Tournament. These Five Teams Are: Bhopal Leopards, Gwalior Cheetahs, Jabalpur Lions, Malwa Panthers, And Rewa Jaguars.
In the final, TBA defeated TBA by four wickets to win the inaugural title under TBA's captaincy.
The inaugural edition of the league reached a cumulative audience of 1 million through TV, digital-social media and traditional media.
Tournament structure
editFive city-based teams compete during the school summer holidays. All Macth Playing Between at the same grounds. In total there are 10 matches in the league stage of the tournament.
The team that finishes top of the league progresses straight into the final. The teams finishing second and third compete in the Eliminator (or semi-final), with the winner progressing into the final.
Teams
edit| Team | City | Founded | Owners | Captain | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhopal Leopards | Bhopal | 2024 | HMG Centre For Sports Excellence | Arshad Khan | |
| Gwalior Cheetahs | Gwalior | 2024 | JK Cement | Venkatesh Iyer | |
| Jabalpur Lions | Jabalpur | 2024 | SG Sports – Unit of APL Apollo Steel | Saransh Jain | |
| Malwa Panthers | Malwa | 2024 | Moira Sariya | Rajat Patidar | |
| Rewa Jaguars | Rewa | 2024 | Swara Baby Products | Kuldeep Sen |
Tournament seasons and Results
edit| Season | Final | Player of the series | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Winners | Result | Runners-up | ||
| 2024 | Scorecard | ||||
Broadcaster
editThe Viacom 18 showed Sports 18 TV broadcasts of the competition, while all of the matches were available to stream for free on Jio Cinema.
Team's performance
editSeason Franchise |
2024 |
|---|---|
| Bhopal Leopards | RU |
| Gwalior Cheetahs | SF |
| Jabalpur Lions | C |
| Malwa Panthers | 5th |
| Rewa Jaguars | 4th |
- C: champions
- RU: runner-up
- SF or PO: team qualified for the semi-final stage of the competition
References
edit- ^ "Platform for talent: Mahanarayaman Scindia details MP Premier League plans". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Inaugural Madhya Pradesh League T20 to begin in June". sportsadda.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "MPL all set to debut from June 15, squads announced". timesofindia. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh League 2024: Schedule, Teams, Captains, and Live Streaming Details". ucccricket. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "State cricketers rush to register for IPL-style MP League". timesofindia. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "MPL set to debut in June at Gwalior's new stadium". timesofindia. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "MP Cricket League to take off in May-June". timesofindia. Retrieved 21 May 2024.