| Administrator: | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
| Cricket Format: | Twenty20 |
| Host: | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Headquarters: | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje, Pune |
| Country: | India |
| Tournament Format: | Round Robin format with Group System and Playoffs |
| Participants: | 6 |
| First: | 2023 |
| Next: | 2025 |
| Last: | 2024 |
| Current: | 2024 Maharashtra Premier League |
| Champions: | Ratnagiri Jets (2 title) |
| Tv: | JioCinema (Internet) |
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]
The inaugural season was held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in 2023, with six franchises.
In 2023, the Maharashtra Premier League was launched. The league was aimed to make up for the absence of high-profile matches in Maharashtra every year and to expose talented players from districts.
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.
The Tournament Is Scheduled To Start On Friday, 15 June, And Will Conclude On Sunday, 29 June. It Will Be The First Edition Of The Tournament.
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.
A Total Of 32 Matches Are Scheduled To Take Place In This Edition Of The Tournament At The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium In Pune.
A Total Of Six Teams Are Going To Participate In The Tournament. These Six Teams Are: Puneri Bappa, Ratnagiri Jets, Kolhapur Tuskers, Eagle Nashik Titans, Solapur Royals, And Chatrapati Sambhaji Kings.
In the final, Ratnagiri Jets defeated Kolhapur Tuskers by Rain to win the inaugural title.
Six city-based teams will compete during the school summer holidays.There will be 28 matches in the league stage of the tournament, with the top four teams qualifying for the semi-final stage. The winners of both the semi-final matches will be the finalists.
The 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]
Six 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
† Team now defunct