Pagariya Strikers meet Nagpur Titans in opener

 Top VCA officials and VPTL Governing Council members pose with Mascot Waaghoba. (Pic on right) Former India player Chetan Sharma (2L) with Ambassadors Umesh Yadav and Jhulan Goswami.

 

 

 

PAGARIYA Strikers will take on Nagpur Titans in opening encounter of the maiden Vidarbha Pro T20 League (VPTL) which commences from June 5 at Vidarbha Cricket Association’s Jamtha Stadium. The opening match will be played at 2.45 pm followed by the grand opening ceremony of a mega music concert by maestro Sonu Nigam in the evening. Teams finishing in top four will clash in the semi-final on June 13 followed by the mega final on June 15. Daily two matches will be played with the first encounter at 2.45 pm and the second at 7.45 pm. The women’s matches will begin from June 10 in which Nagpur Titans will meet Orange Tigresses in a morning encounter (9.15 am). VPTL Governing Council announced fixtures and also launched the League Anthem, Mascot (Waaghoba) as well as team jerseys.

 

 

 

VCA President, Justice Vinay M Deshpande (Retd), who delivered the welcome address, launched the League Anthem. Former VCA President Adwait Manohar felicitated former India pacer Chetan Sharma, who was a special guest at the function. VPTL Chairman Prashant Vaidya felicitated ambassadors Umesh Yadav and Jhulan Goswami, who drew loud cheers from the audience. Felicitation of the six franchise owners was followed by a lucky draw to determine which two teams get to play the inaugural match of the VPTL. Thereafter the team jerseys were unveiled with all the captains sporting the colours of their respective franchise. 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. The VPTL will be broadcast live on DD Sports channel and streamed live on leading OTT platforms Jio-Hotstar, Waves and Fancode. Former Indian and international cricket stars will be part of the commentary team. Tickets for the opening day match will be available for sale on online ticketing platform District by Zomato. Entry will be free for spectators on other days. VCA Secretary Sanjay Badkas, proposed a vote of thanks.