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Good News For Fans! Maharashtra Premier League To Begin On June 4; Check Details

Akshita Patel

MPL to return with new season [Source: @mpltournament/X.com]MPL to return with new season [Source: @mpltournament/X.com]

The Maharashtra Men’s Premier League (MPL) and the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL) will start from June 4, 2025, at the MCA International Stadium in Gahunje, Pune. The tournaments are being organised by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA).

Entry for all matches will be free for fans, and the opening ceremony will include a drone and light show, along with celebrity performances. 

After the ceremony, the tournament will kick off with a match between defending champions Ratnagiri Jets and Eagle Nashik Titans.

Six Teams To Compete In MPL

This season, the MPL will feature six teams, two-time defending champions Ratnagiri Jets, 4S Puneri Bappa, PBG Kolhapur Tuskers, Eagle Nashik Titans, Satara Warriors, and Raigad Royals.

On the other hand, the WMPL will feature four teams, Pune Warriors, Ratnagiri Jets, Solapur Smashers, and Raigad Royals. In the auction, 409 male and 249 female cricketers were sold to different franchises.

All matches from the MPL will be broadcast on Star Sports 2 and streamed on Jio Hotstar, while the WMPL will be available on Jio Hotstar only.

Interestingly, MCA president Rohit Pawar shared that each district under MCA will get INR 75 lakh to improve cricket facilities. 

Ratnagiri Jets To Begin As Defending Champions

In 2024, Ratnagiri Jets clinched the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) title with a solid 24-run win over Nashik Titans in the final. The Jets set a target of 160/8 due to the strength in their middle order after they batted first. 

In response, the Nashik Titans struggled against disciplined bowling and finished at 136/9 in 20 overs. Satyajeet Bachhav performed strongly with bat and ball for Ratnagiri's all-round performance. With this victory, Ratnagiri Jets won their second back-to-back MPL title, continuing their dominance in the league.