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VCA announces the teams for Inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League, 2025
The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) is delighted to announce the teams for the inaugural edition of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League which is scheduled to be played from June 5 to 15, 2025.
All matches will be hosted at the world-class VCA Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur. The VPTL features six franchise teams for men and three for women, showcasing a dynamic mix of emerging cricketers, local heroes, and seasoned players from the Vidarbha region. The tournament aims to provide a high-quality platform for homegrown talent and strengthen the domestic cricket structure in Central India.
The following are names of the six men’s teams and the franchises:
i) Neco Master Blaster (owned by the Neco Group)
ii) Orange Tigers (owned by Abhijit Realtors & Infraventures Pvt. Ltd)
iii) Nagpur Titans (owned by the Sanvijay Group)
iv) Bharat Rangers (owned by Rohit Iron & Steel (India) Pvt. Ltd)
v) Nagpur Heroz (owned by Lily Infraventure)
vi) Pagariya Strikers (owned by the Pagariya Group)
The women’s tournament will run concurrently with the men’s event. The following three franchises will also own an additional women’s team:
Neco Master Blaster (The Neco Group)
Orange Tigresses (Abhijit Realtors & Infraventures Pvt. Ltd)
Nagpur Titans (The Sanvijay Group)
At a glittering function held at the VCA Recreation Club on Saturday, May 24, 2025, the six franchises were each allotted a 16-member squad and a list of support staff.
Each squad was pre-selected by VCA’s Senior Selection Committee, ensuring good balance in the line-up to boost keen competition.
The process of allotment of the teams involved drawing of lots. First, a draw of lots was conducted to determine the sequence (1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) in which the franchises get to pick the squads. It was followed by another draw of lots as each franchise picked a ‘bail’ from the box which had the name of the team (A, B, C, D, E, F). The corresponding team lists prepared by the VCA selectors were then allotted to the franchises.
Mr Vaidya, Chairman of the Governing Council of VPTL, said: “The Vidarbha Premier T20 League is more than just a tournament --- it is a celebration of regional cricket and an opportunity for young players to shine.”
Mr Vaidya underlined the importance of forging a long-term partnership between the VCA and the franchises in order to successfully promote the game at the grassroots level in the entire region. He also urged the franchises to join hands with the VCA to build a strong brand, resulting in a win-win situation for all the stakeholders in VPTL.
To ensure the League is conducted with utmost professionalism and excellence, Arivaa Sports Private Limited — who managed the successful Bengal Pro T20 League — has been awarded the exclusive rights to manage the League.
The Vidarbha Pro T20 League will be broadcast live on a premier national sports channel and streamed on a leading OTT platform, with matches enriched by a decorated commentary panel featuring former Indian and international cricket stars.
The VPTL has already announced two icons of Indian cricket, Umesh Yadav and Jhulan Goswami, as its official brand ambassadors for the upcoming season.
Further details will be revealed soon by the Association.
