The new season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup is scheduled to begin on June 3, with the Gwalior Cheetahs competing against the Ujjain Falcons in the opening match of the men\u2019s tournament. This game will take place at Holkar Stadium in Indore. Jabalpur Royal Lions will begin their campaign against Indore Pink Panthers on the evening of June 6 at Holkar Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Aayush Lalwani of Jabalpur Royal Lions put his weight behind the squad and said, \u201cWe will have a fearless approach this season as we have built a squad with a great mix of experienced players and talented youngsters who are eager to prove themselves. The energy within the group has been very positive from the start, and the players are excited to play fearless and competitive cricket this season. The MPL has become a wonderful platform for cricketers to showcase their potential, grow in confidence and create opportunities for themselves at a bigger level.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
MPL 2026 will be the largest edition yet, featuring an expanded format with 10 men\u2019s teams and five women\u2019s franchises.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Three new teams join the men\u2019s competition: Malwa Stallions, Ujjain Falcons, and Royal Nimar Eagles, alongside defending champions Bhopal Leopards, and existing teams including Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Jabalpur Royal Lions, and Rewa Jaguars.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
MPL 2026 will be the largest edition yet, featuring an expanded format with 10 men\u2019s teams and five women\u2019s franchises.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jabalpur Royal Lions Squad: Aayam Sardana, Abhishek Bhandari, Ajay Rohera, Akarsh Singh Parihar, Akshat Dwivedi, Akshay Sharma, Arpit Gaud, Mihir Hirwani, Nayan Raj Mewada, Pankaj Patel, Prince Wadhwani, Punit Datey, Rahul Batham, Ritik Tada, Ritwik Diwan, Sanjog Nijjar, Vedant Awasthi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n