Madhya Pradesh League
| Countries | India |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association |
| Headquarters | Gwalior,Madhya Pradesh |
| Format | Twenty20 |
| First edition | 2024 |
| Next edition | 2025 |
| Tournament format | Round Robin format with Group System and Playoffs |
| Number of teams | 5 |
| TV | Sports 18 (TV) Jio Cinema (Internet) |
| Website | www |
 2024 | |
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]
It is organized by 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.[3]
History[edit]
In 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. [4]
The league shall feature top players of the state (across IPL and international). Inspired by the success of India 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.[5]
The first season of the league was initially planned to be held from 18 June to 10 June 2024. [6]
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.
The inaugural edition of the league reached a cumulative audience of 1 million through TV, digital-social media and traditional media.
Tournament structure[edit]
Five city-based teams compete during the school summer holidays. All Macth Playing Between at the same grounds. In total there are 32 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 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winners | Result | Runners-up | Venue | ||
| 2024 | TBA 188/6 (20 overs) |
TBA won by 53 runs [ Scorecard] |
TBA 135/9 (20 overs) |
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TBA (TBA) |
Broadcaster[edit]
The 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[edit]
Season Franchise |
2024 |
|---|---|
| Bhopal Leopards | TBD |
| Gwalior Cheetahs | |
| Jabalpur Lions | |
| Malwa Panthers | |
| Rewa Jaguars |
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.
- ^ "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.
