MUMBAI: If cricket had a homecoming king, Gwalior would be donning the crown for the second year running. The Madhya Pradesh League (MPL), gearing up for its second season, has announced the Adani Group as its title sponsor for 2025. The season kicks off 12 June at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Shankarpur, Gwalior.
Organised by the Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) under the MP Cricket Association, the MPL is widening its playing field. The men’s tournament will now feature seven teams, up from five last year, with new entrants from Bundelkhand and Chambal. For the first time, the league also launches a women’s competition, introducing three teams to the turf—including one from Bhopal.
MPL Chairman Mahanaaryaman Scindia said, “We are happy to have Adani Group as our title sponsor… We look forward to an exciting season”.
A spokesperson from Adani Group added, “We are thrilled to be associated with the Madhya Pradesh League… We look forward to a season full of inspiring performances”.
The jersey unveiling on 27 May offered fans a first look at the kits of all 10 franchises—seven men’s and three women’s—turning the spotlight on fresh branding and team identities. Players, team officials, and state dignitaries attended the ceremony, which amped up anticipation ahead of the opening match.
Gwalior, host of the MPL’s inaugural edition in 2024, will once again stage the entire season. With Adani’s backing and the expansion of both men’s and women’s leagues, the MPL aims to entrench itself as a premier state-level cricket property.
Men’s teams: Gwalior Cheetahs, Bhopal Leopards, Jabalpur Royal Lions, Rewa Jaguars, Indore Pink Panthers, Chambal Ghariyals, Bundelkhand Bulls
Women’s teams: Chambal Ghariyals, Bhopal Wolves, Bundelkhand Bulls