The Maharashtra Premier League is a Twenty20 cricket league in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was founded by the Maharashtra Cricket Association, the governing body of cricket in the state.[4][5]
| Countries | India |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
| Headquarters | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje, Pune |
| Format | Twenty20 |
| First edition | 2023 |
| Next edition | 2024 |
| Tournament format | Double Round Robin later play-offs, eliminator and a final[1] |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Host | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Current champion | Ratnagiri Jets (1st title) |
| TV | [2][3] |
 2023 MPL | |
The inaugural season was held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in 2023, with six franchises.
Administration edit
The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) founded the league in 2023. The league is affiliated to the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI). The league plans to expand to eight teams and add a women's league in 2024.[6][7]
Teams edit
Six teams played in the inaugural season representing Pune, Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur, Solapur and Ratnagiri.[8][9]
| Team | City | Owner | Icon Player | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puneri Bappa | Pune | Pravin Masalewale | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Masalewale is a businessman from Pune. He is the founder and CEO of Masalewale Constructions, a leading construction company in Pune. |
| Kolhapur Tuskers | Kolhapur | Punit Balan Group | Kedar Jadhav | Punit Balan is a businessman from Pune. He is the CEO of Punit Balan Group.[10] |
| Eagle Nashik Titans | Nashik | Eagle Infra India Ltd. | Rahul Tripathi | Eagle Infra India Ltd. is a construction company based in Nashik. The company is owned by a group of businessmen from Nashik. |
| Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings | Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | Venkateshwara Industries | Rajvardhan Hangargekar | Venkateshwara Industries is a steel manufacturing company based in Ratnagiri. The company is owned by a group of businessmen from Ratnagiri. |
| Ratnagiri Jets | Ratnagiri | Jets Synthesis | Azim Kazi | Jets Synthesis is a software company based in Ratnagiri. The company is owned by a group of businessmen from Ratnagiri. |
| Solapur Royals | Solapur | Kapil Sons Explosive LLP | Vicky Ostwal | Kapil Sons Explosive LLP is an explosives manufacturing company based in Solapur. The company is owned by a group of businessmen from Solapur. |
Winners edit
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ratnagiri Jets | Kolhapur Tuskers | [11] |
References edit
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- ^ "Maharashtra Premier League to return on June 15; Ruturaj, Tripathi, Jadhav among players in action". The Hindu. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ "Watch live: Maharashtra Premier League 2023 auction – Teams, icon players and live streaming details". Wisden. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ "Maharashtra Premier League from June 15 in Pune; first edition to have six teams". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ "Maharashtra Premier League gets franchise fee of Rs 57.80 Cr for 6 teams". The Indian Express. 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ "Rohit Pawar... रोहित पवारयांची पत्रकार परिषद लाईव्ह". ABP Majha.
- ^ "Rohit Pawar..." ABP Majha.
- ^ G., Ketan (16 June 2023). "Who are Maharashtra Premier League 2023 team owners? Unveiling MPL 2023 Team Owners, Auction Highlights, and Players' Details". cricpremire. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ G., Ketan (16 June 2023). "16 June 2023". cricpremire. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Kolhapur Tuskers To Show Their Might In MPL Mens T20 Cricket Tournament". www.india.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ G, Ketan (1 July 2023). "Ratnagiri Jets Crowned Champions as MPL Winners in Rain-Interrupted Final". cricpremire. Retrieved 3 July 2023.