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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.[1][2]
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| Countries | India |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
| Headquarters | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje, Pune |
| Format | Twenty20 |
| First edition | 2023 |
| Latest edition | 2024 |
| Next edition | 2025 |
| Tournament format | Round-robin and playoffs |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Host | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Current champion | Ratnagiri Jets (2nd title) |
| TV | JioCinema |
| Website | mplt20.in |
 2024 Maharashtra Premier League | |
The inaugural season was held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in 2023, with six franchises.
History
editIn 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 32 matches took place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. In the final, Ratnagiri Jets defeated Kolhapur Tuskers by to win the inaugural title.
Administration
editThe 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.[3][4]
Teams
editSix teams played in the inaugural season representing Pune, Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur, Solapur and Ratnagiri.[5][6]
| Team | City | Owner | Icon Player | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Eagle Nashik Titans | Nashik | Eagle Infra India Ltd. | Eagle Infra India Ltd. is a construction company based in Nashik. The company is owned by a group of businessmen from Nashik | |
| Kolhapur Tuskers | Kolhapur | Punit Balan Group | Rahul Tripathi | Punit Balan is a businessman from Pune. He is the CEO of Punit Balan Group.[7] |
| 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. |
| Raigad Royals | Raigad | Kapil Sons Explosive LLP | Vicky Ostwal | Kapil Sons Explosive LLP |
| Ratnagiri Jets | Ratnagiri | Jets Synthesis | Azim Kazi | Jets Synthesis is a software company based in Ratnagiri |
Defunct teams
edit| Team | City | Year | Replaced Team | Replaced City | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solapur Royals | Solapur | 2023 | Raigad Royals | Raigad | 2024 – present |
Results
edit| Season | Final | Player of the series | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Winners | Result | Runners-up | ||
| 2023 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | Ratnagiri Jets[8] | Scorecard Match abandoned due to rain |
Kolhapur Tuskers | |
| 2024 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 160/8 (20)Overs Ratnagiri Jets |
Scorecard Won By 24 runs |
136/9 (20) Eagle Nashik Titans |
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Team's performance
editSeason Franchise |
2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings | 5th | SF |
| Eagle Nashik Titans | SF | RU |
| Kolhapur Tuskers | RU | SF |
| Puneri Bappa | SF | 6th |
| Solapur Royals† / Raigad Royals | 6th | 5th |
| Ratnagiri Jets | C | C |
- Teams are listed alphabetically by year of entry into the league
† Team now defunct
- C: champions
- RU: runner-up
- SF or PO: team qualified for the semi-final or playoff stage of the competition
See also
edit- Andhra Premier League
- Bengal Pro T20 League
- Bihar Cricket League
- Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League
- Delhi Premier League T20
- Kerala Cricket League
- Madhya Pradesh League
- Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20
- Odisha Cricket League
- Pondicherry Premier League
- Rajasthan Premier League
- Saurashtra Premier League
- Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup
- Tamil Nadu Premier League
- T20 Mumbai
References
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- ^ "Maharashtra Premier League gets franchise fee of Rs 57.80 Cr for 6 teams". The Indian Express. 4 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "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 8 April 2024.
- ^ G, Ketan (1 July 2023). "Ratnagiri Jets Crowned Champions as MPL Winners in Rain-Interrupted Final". cricpremire. Retrieved 3 July 2023.