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Hans India
a day ago
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MP Women's League: Anushka Sharma stars as Bundelkhand Bulls qualify for final
Bundelkhand Bulls Women produced a clinical performance to seal a spot in the final of the Madhya Pradesh Women's League T20 2025, defeating Bhopal Wolves Women by 10 wickets in the revised 5-over Match 1 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This rescheduled encounter, which was originally abandoned due to rain on June 19, determined the second finalist. With this win, Bundelkhand Bulls joined Chambal Ghariyals Women, who had already qualified for the final by topping the table with back-to-back wins. Bundelkhand Bulls Women, with this victory, finished second in the standings. Opting to bowl first, Bundelkhand Bulls Women made the most of the short-format pressure. Skipper Rahila Firdous' decision to chase proved spot on, as her bowling unit executed plans with precision. Bhopal Wolves Women were restricted to just 30/4 in 5 overs, with only Kanishka Thakur offering some resistance. The opener remained unbeaten on 23 off 14 deliveries, while the rest of the batters failed to make an impact. The standout performer with the ball was Anushka Sharma, who continued her impressive run in the tournament with figures of 2/9, applying pressure from the very first over. Chasing a modest total, Bundelkhand Bulls Women made the job look effortless. Openers Aayushi Shukla and Anushka Sharma batted with patience and clarity, guiding the team home in just 3.5 overs. Aayushi remained unbeaten on 10 off 10, while Anushka, capping off a strong all-round display, scored an unbeaten 18 off 13. Her all-round contribution earned Anushka Sharma the Player of the Match award. With this win, Bundelkhand Bulls Women now gear up to face Chambal Ghariyals Women in the final of the Madhya Pradesh Women's League T20 2025, scheduled for June 24 at 3:30 pm IST. While the women's team will now play for the title, Bundelkhand Bulls men's team are also on the verge of securing a semi-final spot. After a sluggish start to the season, the men's side has made a strong comeback, thanks to the explosive form of Abhishek Pathak, who has delivered match-winning knocks in consecutive games, including a 33-ball century. They are now set to face Chambal Ghariyals Men in a crucial encounter later tonight. A win in that match will confirm their place in the semi-finals. With both men's and women's teams in strong contention, Bundelkhand Bulls stand a real chance of making history by qualifying for, and potentially winning, both titles in the 2025 edition.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Madhya Pradesh League: Kartikeya spins web as Rewa secure dominant win over Bundelkhand
Gwalior: Rewa Jaguars opened their Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 2025 campaign in style, registering a comprehensive 30-run victory over Bundelkhand Bulls in Match 3 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Shankarpur on Friday. On a rain-hit day, left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya produced a match-defining spell to help his team secure their first win of the season. Earlier in the day, rain played spoilsport and resulted in the abandonment of the first game. However, the evening clash between Rewa and Bundelkhand was allowed to proceed in a truncated six-over format. Bundelkhand Bulls captain Harsh Gawli won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting Rewa Jaguars into bat. Rewa made the most of their allotted overs, putting up a commanding 87/3. Opener Prithviraj Singh Tomar gave the Jaguars an aggressive start with a quickfire 37 off 18 balls, striking cleanly from the outset. He was well supported by Sagar Solanki, who launched a late assault and remained unbeaten on 39 off just 12 deliveries. Despite the flurry of runs, Bundelkhand found some positives in their young bowler Priyanshu Mishra, who impressed with figures of 3/18 in his two overs. He accounted for all three wickets to fall in the innings. Chasing 88 for victory, Bundelkhand Bulls were under pressure from the start and failed to get into any sort of rhythm. Wickets tumbled at regular intervals, with Rewa maintaining tight lines and applying pressure throughout. It was the experienced Kumar Kartikeya who led the bowling attack and returned with exceptional figures of 3/12 in his two overs. He broke the back of the chase with his variations and control, never allowing the batters to settle. He was well supported by the rest of the Rewa bowling unit as Bundelkhand struggled to gain momentum. Eventually, the Bulls were restricted to 57/5, falling 31 runs short of the target. Despite a shortened contest, the game offered a glimpse of Rewa's depth and discipline in both departments.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
In a first, women ready to hit it out of the park in MPL T20
Indore: For the first time, women cricketers of the state will step onto the big stage as part of Madhya Pradesh's flagship T20 tournament—the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) this year. In a major leap for the sport in the state, the 2025 edition of the MPL will feature women's teams competing alongside men's franchises. Set to unfold at the iconic Holkar Stadium in Indore this May-end, the league's second season promises more teams, more talent, and a longer, action-packed schedule—all under the spotlight of growing fanfare and rising cricketing ambition. The inaugural MPL was held last year in Gwalior's newly built stadium from June 15 to 23, drawing significant attention and laying the foundation for professional franchise cricket in the region. With the addition of women's teams and two new franchises this year, the tournament is set to grow in both scale and impact. The league now expands from five to seven teams with the entry of Bundelkhand Bulls and Chambal Ghariyals, joining existing sides—Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Rewa Jaguars, Bhopal Leopards, and Jabalpur Lions. As a result, the tournament will run longer this year, stretching to 12–13 days compared to the nine-day schedule last season. The player draft, scheduled for April 27 in Indore, will also include the first-ever women's team selection alongside the men's draft. Players will be chosen through a lottery system and classified into four categories, with Indian team regulars and IPL stars named as icon players. Cricketers like Rajat Patidar, Venkatesh Iyer, Avesh Khan, Saransh Jain, Shubham Sharma, Arshad Khan, Aniket Verma, Shivam Shukla, and Abhishek Pathak—currently featuring in the IPL—will also participate in MPL, raising the league's profile significantly. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo MP has pool of emerging young female cricketers including Vaishnavi Sharma, Ayushi Shukla, Anadi Tagde, Shuchi Upadhyay, Sanskruti Gupta, Kranti Goud and others who have been performing well at national and international level. The MP women's teams have performed consistently making place in the semi-finals and finals in most of the BCCI national level tournaments in the last few years. Adding to the excitement, franchises have conducted talent hunts across Madhya Pradesh, scouting emerging players from different cities. These local talents will be part of every team, reinforcing MPL's commitment to nurturing homegrown potential and building a strong cricketing future for the state.
