Jayaswal Neco Group, Abhijit Realtors, Sanvijay Group, Rohit Iron & Steel, Lily Infraventure (Consortium) and Pagariya Group to own six men teams in Vidarbha ProT20 League  

 

VIDARBHA Cricket Association (VCA) has announced the induction of its franchises for the inaugural edition of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League (VPTL) 2025. The event, organised by Arivaa Sports, was graced by Vidarbha Cricket Association President Justice Vinay M Deshpande, former judge of the Bombay High Court and Prashant Vaidya, Governing Council Chairman, VPTL. The tournament will be played at VCA’s Jamtha Stadium in morning and evening sessions. According to a VCA press release six franchises — Jayaswal Neco Group, Abhijit Realtors, Sanvijay Group, Rohit Iron & Steel, Lily Infraventure (Consortium) and Pagariya Group — have been inducted following successful completion of all procedural and compliance requirements. Following three franchises — Jayaswal Neco Group, Abhijit Realtors and Sanvijay Group — will also own an additional women’s team, marking a strong step toward inclusivity and balanced representation in regional cricket. If sources are to be believed, a total of 13 bidders showed interest in being part of the maiden edition of VPTL.

 

“Thirteen bidders from Vidarbha showed interest in owning a team in the inaugural edition of VPTL. One of the renowned jewellers of the city was almost certain to be one of the franchises but he backed out at the last moment. After several rounds of scrutiny, the six were finalised,” a source told ‘The Hitavada’. In all probability, the tournament will kick-off from the first week of June. “This is a historic moment for cricket in Vidarbha. The induction of these franchises marks the beginning of an exciting journey that will give a platform to home-grown talent and bring professional T20 cricket to our region,” Justice Deshpande (Retd) said in a release. Vaidya, Chairman of the Governing Council of VPTL, added: “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. With all the franchises on board, we are ready to deliver a world-class sporting experience to fans and players alike.” Vaidya impressed upon them 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 Vidarbha region.

 

He also urged the franchises to join hands with VCA to build a strong brand, resulting in a win-win situation for all the stakeholders in VPTL. The VPTL has already announced two icons of Indian cricket, Umesh Yadav and Jhulan Goswami, as its official brand ambassadors for the upcoming season. With Umesh and Jhulan onboard, the league is poised to make a strong impact in its debut season and beyond, added the release. Further details on team names, teamcompositions, tournament schedule and fixtures will beannounced soon by the association. VCA will have to plan thefixtures looking at the fast approaching monsoon. But they are confident of makingthe maiden event a grandsuccess. “The drainage facility at VCA Jamtha Stadium isexceptional. So, there won’t be much delay if it rains onthe match day. The ground will be matchready within half an hour after therain stops,” the source saidconfidently