Majhi Mumbai triumphs over Srinagar Ke Veer in opening match

The inaugural edition of the six team Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) - India’s pioneering Tennis Ball T10 Cricket tournament being played inside a stadium for the first time, kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony that witnessed a live musical performance and a scintillating drone show at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium here in Thane early this week.

In the first match of the tournament, Majhi Mumbai registered a convincing 37-runs win over Srinagar Ke Veers after setting a target of 141. Batting first after losing Tip Top, the local favourite ridinging on their skipper Yogesh Penkar's brilliant half-century scored 140 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in 10 overs. Penkar in his 26 balls 61 runs knock slammed five sixes. In response to the stiff target Srinagar Ke Veer were restricted by the managed to score only 103 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 10 overs.

Earlier the 10 day tourney got underway to an electrifying opening ceremony in the presence of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, actors Akshay Kumar, Saif and Kareena Kapoor-Khan, Suriya Sivalkumar and Ram Charan, who are also team owners, only added to the glamour of the league.

A special ‘Exhibition Match’ between Tendulkar-led Masters XI and Akshay Kumar-led Khiladi XI too was held before the start of the competition with the former emerging victorious. The match was followed by a live performance from ‘Gully Boy’ Siddhanth Chaturvedi X Dharavi Rockers Band and a drone show by Karishma Kotak.

About the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL):

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering Tennis Ball T10 Cricket tournament to be played inside a stadium , will conclude on 15^th March, 2024. This season, Mumbai will be the epicentre of new-age cricket entertainment, featuring six competitive teams – Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Srinagar. ISPL ignites fresh anticipation among cricket fans across the nation, coming after a spectacular line-up of celebrity superstars taking up the mantle as team owners – Amitabh Bachchan (Mumbai), Akshay Kumar (Srinagar), Hrithik Roshan (Bengaluru), Suriya (Chennai), Ram Charan (Hyderabad) and Saif & Kareena (Kolkata).The league not only promises thrilling on-field action but also aspires to revolutionize sports entertainment. Attendees can anticipate a vibrant musical festival with live performances, mesmerizing drone shows, breath-taking laser displays, and DJ Chetas spinning the latest beats, creating a seamless blend of cricket prowess and entertainment extravagance. The ISPL aims to redefine the sports entertainment landscape with this unprecedented fusion.