A golden moment in the history of MP: Scindia hails start of Madhya Pradesh Women's League

IANS June 20, 2025 250 views

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia praised the launch of the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2025, calling it a historic moment for the state. The tournament kicked off at Gwalior’s Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium but saw rain interrupt the opening match. Scindia emphasized the league’s role in empowering women cricketers and showcasing their talent. The league, featuring three teams, will conclude with a final on June 24.

"This tournament will stand as a symbol of women's empowerment and give our girls a platform to rise and shine." – Jyotiraditya Scindia
Gwalior, June 19: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday lauded the launch of Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2025, calling it a proud milestone for the state of Madhya Pradesh. The inaugural edition of the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2025 kicked off on Thursday at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium here in Gwalior.

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Scindia inaugurates MP Women’s League at Gwalior stadium

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Rain disrupts opening match between Bundelkhand Bulls and Bhopal Wolves

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League aims to nurture local talent and boost women’s cricket

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Final showdown set for June 24 among three competing teams

Scindia, who had inaugurated the second season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) a few days ago, said the ongoing League will stand as a symbol of women's empowerment and give the girls (Madhya Pradesh women's players) a platform to rise and shine.

"Now daughters of Madhya Pradesh will display their skills in the field. The launch of the MP Women’s Cricket League 2025 at Gwalior’s Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium is a unique and golden moment in the history of Madhya Pradesh," said Jyotiraditya Scindia in a Tweet.

"This tournament will stand as a symbol of women's empowerment and give our girls a platform to rise and shine. Personally, it brings me immense joy and pride to witness the daughters of our state stepping forward and making a name for themselves across the country through their talent and hard work," he added.

The opening match between Bundelkhand Bulls Women and Bhopal Wolves Women witnessed an exciting start before rain interrupted proceedings. Bundelkhand Bulls posted 109/8 in their innings, with Priyanka Koushal leading the charge with an impressive 4-wicket haul. In response, Bhopal Wolves reached 25/1 before rain forced the game to be called off.

The rescheduled match between Bundelkhand Bulls Women and Bhopal Wolves Women will be played on a date to be announced soon. On June 20, Bundelkhand Bulls Women will take on Chambal Ghariyals Women, followed by the clash between Chambal Ghariyals Women and Bhopal Wolves Women on June 21.

The League will conclude with the final on June 24, where the top two teams will battle it out for the inaugural title.

The league features three teams: Bundelkhand Bulls Women, Bhopal Wolves Women, and Chambal Ghariyals Women, and aims to serve as a platform for nurturing local talent and promoting women's participation in sports across the state.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
This is truly a game-changer for women's cricket in MP! 🏏 Finally, our daughters are getting the recognition they deserve. Hope this inspires more girls to take up sports professionally. Kudos to Scindia ji for this initiative!
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Priya M.
As someone from Gwalior, I'm so proud to see our city hosting such an important event! The stadium looked beautiful during the opening ceremony. Though the rain was disappointing, the energy was electric. Can't wait for the next matches!
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Amit S.
Good initiative but why only 3 teams? MP is a big state with so much talent. They should have included teams from Indore, Jabalpur and other major cities too. Hope they expand in future seasons.
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Neha T.
My daughter plays cricket at school level and this league has given her new motivation! She was glued to the TV watching the opening match. More such platforms are needed across India to nurture women athletes. 💪
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Vikram J.
The Bundelkhand Bulls' performance was impressive despite the rain interruption. Priyanka Koushal's bowling was brilliant! Hope BCCI scouts are watching - we might find our next Jhulan Goswami from this league.
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Sunita R.
While I appreciate the effort, I hope they maintain good facilities for women players - proper changing rooms, accommodation and security. Often women's tournaments get less attention in these aspects compared to men's cricket.
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Harsh V.
Great to see regional leagues developing across India. First Karnataka, now MP. This

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