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MP Premier League Expands: 10 Men’s, 5 Women’s Teams for 2026

The MP Premier League 2026 expands the men's tournament from 7 to 10 teams and the women's from 3 to 5 teams. New franchises include Ujjain Falcons, Royal Nimar Eagles, and Gwalior Shernis. Former MPL Chairman Mahanaaryaman Scindia hailed the move as a boost for player development. The expansion aims to provide more opportunities for young cricketers across Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points: MP Premier League 2026: Bigger Men’s & Women’s Cricket

  • Men’s tournament expands from 7 to 10 teams
  • Women’s tournament grows from 3 to 5 teams
  • New teams: Ujjain Falcons, Royal Nimar Eagles, Gwalior Shernis
  • Former MPL Chairman Mahanaaryaman Scindia praises expansion
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MP Premier League gets bigger as men's section expands to 10 teams, women's to feature five

MP Premier League 2026 expands to 10 men’s and 5 women’s teams. New franchises from Ujjain, Nimar, and Gwalior boost cricket talent.

"This is a very positive step for the growth of the competition. - Mahanaaryaman Scindia"

Bhopal, May 14

The Madhya Pradesh Premier League 2026 gets bigger and more exciting this season with the addition of five new teams across the men's and women's competitions. The men's tournament, which previously featured seven franchises, will now have 10 teams competing for the title after the inclusion of three new sides.

The men's competition will now feature teams representing Ujjain and Nimar, while the women's tournament will see the addition of a franchise from Gwalior.

The women's tournament has also seen significant growth. Two new franchises have been added, increasing the total number of teams from three to five. The move is being seen as a major boost for women's cricket in Madhya Pradesh, giving more players a platform to showcase their talent. The expansion is expected to make the competition tougher and provide opportunities to more young cricketers from across the state.

Reflecting on the new additions, former MPL Chairman Mahanaaryaman Scindia said, "This is a very positive step for the growth of the competition. The addition of new teams in both the men's and women's tournaments will create more opportunities for players and help us discover fresh talent from different parts of Madhya Pradesh. We want the league to continue growing and becoming a strong platform for young cricketers. I wish all the teams the very best and hope fans enjoy an exciting season."

Malwa Stallions, Ujjain Falcons, and Royal Nimar Eagles are the three teams that have been added to the men's roster alongside defending champions Bhopal Leopards, Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Jabalpur Royal Lions, and Rawa Jaguars.

In the women's competition, Gwalior Shernis and Royal Nimar Eagles are the two new franchises added for the upcoming season. They will join Bhopal Wolves, Bundelkhand Bulls, and Chambal Ghariyals in the expanded five-team tournament.

- IANS

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Priya S
Love seeing the women's tournament grow! From 3 to 5 teams is real progress. But I hope the prize money and facilities for women's teams also match the men's. That's where real equality starts.
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Vikram M
Great initiative by the MPL management. More teams = more competition = better cricket. Scindia ji is doing a commendable job. Now we need better grassroots scouting in smaller towns like Satna and Rewa too.
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Rohit P
Big fan of MPL! Last season was amazing with Bhopal Leopards winning. But honestly, the streaming quality on local apps needs improvement. If they want to attract more fans, they need better broadcast. Still, happy to see expansion.
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Kavya N
So excited about the women's team from Gwalior! Finally our city gets proper representation. Cricket here has so much talent, now they have a platform to shine. Chalo Gwalior Shernis! 🐆🔥

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