Maharashtra Premier League

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.

The inaugural season was held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in 2023, with six franchises.

History
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.

Tournament structure
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.

Administration
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.

Teams
Six teams played in the inaugural season representing Pune, Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur, Solapur and Ratnagiri.

2023 Season
The 2023 Maharashtra Premier League was the inaugural edition of the Maharashtra Premier League, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league in Maharashtra, India.The league was organised by the Maharashtra Cricket Association in 2023.The tournament was played between 15 June to 29 June 2023.

2024
The 2024 Maharashtra Premier League was the second edition of the Maharashtra Premier League, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Maharashtra, India.The tournament was played between 2 June to 21 June 2024.