Cricket lovers, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket League 2025 has wrapped up in style! From June 12 to June 24, the heart of India witnessed thrilling T20 action at the iconic Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior.
Seven competitive teams battled it out across 21 league matches, two semi-finals, and a nail-biting final. After two weeks of intense cricket, Bhopal Leopards emerged as the champions, defeating Chambal Ghariyals by just 2 runs in a dramatic final on June 24.
Aniket Verma was named Player of the Match in the final for his standout performance.
MPCL 2025 delivered memorable moments, close finishes, and rising talents — a true celebration of cricket in Madhya Pradesh!
MPCL 2025 Match Dates And Results
The tournament featured 21 league matches, followed by two semi-finals and a grand final. All matches were played at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, offering fans a consistent and exciting venue. Match timings were scheduled as per IST (Indian Standard Time).
Here’s the complete fixture list:
| Date | Match Details | Result | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 | Chambal Ghariyals vs Gwalior Cheetahs (1st Match) | Chambal Ghariyals won by 18 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 13 | Bhopal Leopards vs Jabalpur Royal Lions (2nd Match) | No result due to rain | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 13 | Rewa Jaguars vs Bundelkhand Bulls (3rd Match) | Rewa Jaguars won by 30 runs (6-over game) | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 14 | Rewa Jaguars vs Gwalior Cheetahs (4th Match) | Rewa Jaguars won by 6 runs | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 14 | Indore Pink Panthers vs Jabalpur Royal Lions (5th Match) | Indore Pink Panthers won by 6 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 15 | Chambal Ghariyals vs Indore Pink Panthers (6th Match) | Chambal Ghariyals won by 43 runs | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 15 | Bhopal Leopards vs Bundelkhand Bulls (7th Match) | Bhopal Leopards won by 98 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 16 | Rewa Jaguars vs Chambal Ghariyals (8th Match) | Rewa Jaguars won by 39 runs | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 16 | Gwalior Cheetahs vs Jabalpur Royal Lions (9th Match) | Gwalior Cheetahs won by 15 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 17 | Gwalior Cheetahs vs Bundelkhand Bulls (10th Match) | Gwalior Cheetahs won by 46 runs | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 17 | Bhopal Leopards vs Rewa Jaguars (11th Match) | No result due to rain | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 18 | Indore Pink Panthers vs Bundelkhand Bulls (12th Match) | Bundelkhand Bulls won by 7 wkts | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 18 | Chambal Ghariyals vs Jabalpur Royal Lions (13th Match) | Jabalpur Royal Lions won by 5 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 19 | Chambal Ghariyals vs Bhopal Leopards (14th Match) | Match abandoned without toss | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 19 | Indore Pink Panthers vs Gwalior Cheetahs (15th Match) | Match abandoned due to rain (no toss) | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 20 | Jabalpur Royal Lions vs Rewa Jaguars (16th Match) | Jabalpur Royal Lions won by 21 runs | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 20 | Gwalior Cheetahs vs Bhopal Leopards (17th Match) | Gwalior Cheetahs won by 32 runs (VJD) | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 21 | Bundelkhand Bulls vs Jabalpur Royal Lions (18th Match) | Bundelkhand Bulls won by 19 runs | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 21 | Rewa Jaguars vs Indore Pink Panthers (19th Match) | Rewa Jaguars won by 61 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 22 | Bhopal Leopards vs Indore Pink Panthers (20th Match) | Abandoned without a ball due to rain | 3:00 PM |
| Jun 22 | Bundelkhand Bulls vs Chambal Ghariyals (21st Match) | Chambal Ghariyals won by 6 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 23 | Rewa Jaguars vs Bhopal Leopards (1st Semi Final) | Bhopal Leopards won by 3 wkts | 3:15 PM |
| Jun 23 | Gwalior Cheetahs vs Chambal Ghariyals (2nd Semi Final) | Chambal Ghariyals won by 7 wkts (VJD) | 7:30 PM |
| Jun 24 | Bhopal Leopards vs Chambal Ghariyals (Final) | Bhopal Leopards won by 2 runs | 8:00 PM |
Madhya Pradesh League Winners List
The Madhya Pradesh League has one previous winner. Here’s the complete history:
| Year | Winner | Won By | Runner Up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jabalpur Royal Lions | 33 runs | Bhopal Leopards | Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior |
| 2025 | Bhopal Leopards | 2 runs | Chambal Ghariyals | Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior |
Teams and Squads of MPCL 2025
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket League brings together seven teams from different regions of the state. Each team has a mix of young talent and experienced players who are ready to make their mark.
1. Bundelkhand Bulls
The Bulls represent the historic Bundelkhand region and are known for their fighting spirit. They have strong batters and fast bowlers who can change any game quickly.
Key Players: Avesh Khan (Bowler), Shantanu Raghuvanshi (Batter), Abhishek Pathak (Wicket-keeper)
Squad: Abhisekh Mavi, Aman Solanki, Aryan Tiwari, Shantanu Raghuvanshi, Shubham Kaithwas, Somu Singh Sikarwar, Vivek Sharma, Abhishek Pathak, Harsh Gawli, Aman Yadav, Avesh Khan, Divyanshu Yadav, Karan Tahliyani, Priyanshu Shukla, Sagar Sharma, Saumy Pandey
2. Chambal Ghariyals
Named after the famous Chambal river, the Ghariyals have a balanced team with good all-rounders. They are known for their smart game plans and teamwork.
Key Players: Kuldeep Sen (Bowler), Harpreet Singh (Batter), Vineet Rawat (Wicket-keeper)
Squad: Aporve Dwivedi, Harpreet Singh, Rudransh Singh, Suraj Sengar, Akash Rajawat, Ankush Singh, Pankaj Sharma, Raj Dabi, Shubham Sharma, Tripuresh Singh, Vineet Rawat, Aman Bhadoriya, Aryan Pandey, Kuldeep Sen, Nayanraj Mewada, Rohit Rajawat
3. Bhopal Leopards
The capital city team comes with great energy and talented players. The Leopards have strong batters who can score big runs and win matches for their team.
Key Players: Yash Dubey (Batter), Himanshu Shinde (All-rounder), Gourav Pichoniya (Wicket-keeper)
Squad: Abid Ur Rehman, Gautam Raghuwanshi, Harsh Dixit, Kartik Parihar, Kuldeep Gehi, Shivang Kumar, Yash Dubey, Aniket Verma, Ayush Mankar, Himanshu Shinde, Kunal Rai, Madhav Tiwari, Shubham Kushwah, Gourav Pichoniya, Akshay Singh, Arshad Khan, Kamal Tripathi, Roshan Kewat
4. Gwalior Cheetahs
The home team in Gwalior will have the support of local fans. The Cheetahs have experienced players and young stars who are ready to make their city proud.
Key Players: Rajat Patidar (Batter), Parth Sahani (All-rounder), Akash Raghuvanshi (Wicket-keeper)
Squad: Harshvardhan Hardia, Rajat Patidar, Rishabh Chouhan, Varun Shinde, Ajay Mishra, Anvesh Chawla, Arpit Patel, Mangesh Yadav, Parth Chaudhary, Parth Sahani, Prarabdha Mishra, Vikas Sharma, Akash Raghuvanshi, Inder Singh Banjara, Rakesh Thakur, Anant Dubey, Suraj Yadav, Vishnu Bhardwaj
5. Indore Pink Panthers
The commercial capital’s team brings style and skill to the tournament. The Pink Panthers have exciting young players and smart cricket brains who love to take on challenges.
Key Players: Venkatesh Iyer (All-rounder), Kulwant Khejroliya (Bowler), Arpit Gaud (Wicket-keeper)
Squad: Akhil Yadav, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Aman Jain, Ankur Singh Chauhan, Lucky Mishra, Masoom Raza, Shubham Rathore, Venkatesh Iyer, Vikrant Bhadoriya, Arpit Gaud, Mehfooz Patel, Rahul Chandrol, Aviral Singh, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mihir Hirwani, Parush Mandal, Pawam Nirwani, Sidhant Agrawal
6. Rewa Jaguars
The Jaguars from Rewa come with hunger and determination. They have good spinners and reliable batters who can handle pressure in big moments.
Key Players: Kumar Kartikeya (Bowler), Prithviraj Singh Tomar (Batter), Himanshu Mantri (Wicket-keeper)
Squad: Atharv Mahajan, Mukul Raghav, Parth Goswami, Prithviraj Singh Tomar, Jaydev Singh, Pranjul Puri, Radhakrishna Dwivedi, Chanchal Rathore, Himanshu Mantri, Aryan Deshmukh, Harshvardhan Singh, Kanishk Dubey, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Tiwari, Ramveer Gujjar, Sagar Solanki, Saransh Surana, Shivam Shukla
7. Jabalpur Royal Lions
The Lions from Jabalpur are ready to roar in this tournament. They have a good mix of power hitters and clever bowlers who can surprise any team on their day.
Key Players: Adheer Pratap Singh (Batter), Saransh Jain (All-rounder), Siddharth Patidar (Wicket-keeper)
Squad: Adheer Pratap Singh, Akarsh Singh, Atul Kushwah, Dharmesh Patel, Anubhav Agarwal, Prabhanshu Shukla, Ritesh Shakya, Sanjog Singh, Saransh Jain, Taanishq Yadav, Abhishek Bhandari, Siddharth Patidar, Ankit Kushwah, Pankaj Patel, Rahul Batham, Ritik Tada
What Makes MPCL Special?
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket League is more than just a cricket tournament. It brings together the best talent from across the state and allows young players to showcase their skills on a significant stage.
The tournament helps cricket grow in Madhya Pradesh by giving local players a platform to shine. Young cricketers have the opportunity to play with and learn from experienced players, which helps them improve.
MPCL also brings all regions of Madhya Pradesh together through cricket. Fans from Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and other cities will support their teams and celebrate the beautiful game of cricket.
Related Read:
Conclusion: Bhopal Leopards Crowned MPCL 2025 Champions
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket League 2025 gave fans two thrilling weeks of top-class T20 cricket from June 12 to June 24. Seven teams, rising talents, and passionate crowds made this inaugural season a big success.
From the opening clash between Gwalior Cheetahs and Chambal Ghariyals to the nail-biting final, the tournament delivered excitement in every match. Bhopal Leopards held their nerve and emerged as the first-ever MPCL champions, defeating Chambal Ghariyals by just 2 runs in a dramatic final.
The heart of India celebrated cricket like never before. If MPCL 2025 is any sign of what’s to come, the future of cricket in Madhya Pradesh looks bright!
FAQs:
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket League 2025 started on June 12, 2025, and ends on June 24, 2025.
Seven teams were Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Bhopal Leopards, Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Rewa Jaguars, and Jabalpur Royal Lions.
All matches held at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
MPCL follows the T20 format, where each team gets 20 overs to bat. The tournament consists of 21 league matches, 2 semifinals, and 1 final.
Leave a Comment