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MCA Unveils Packed Schedule For T20 Mumbai League And Inaugural Womens Edition

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday announced the fixtures for season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League, with 30 matches scheduled to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium from June 1 to 13. The two-week cricket carnival will feature several international stars, IPL and WPL players, along with emerging talents from the city. The tournament will begin with a high-profile double-header on June 1. In the opening afternoon match, Bandra Blasters, featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal, will take on the Shardul Thakur-led Eagle Thane Strikers. The evening clash will see Tushar Deshpandes Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals face Sarfaraz Khans Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs. The mens competition will feature eight teams playing five league-stage matches each, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals scheduled for June 11. The final will be played on June 13 at 7 PM. The inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League will begin on June 2 and feature three teams SoBo Mumbai Falcons, Thane Sky Risers, and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs. The opening match will see Saima Thakor-led Thane Sky Risers take on Sayali Satghares SoBo Mumbai Falcons. Each womens team will play four league-stage matches, with the top two teams qualifying for the final to be held on June 13 at 2 PM. The mens league-stage matches will be played at 2 PM and 7 PM, while womens matches will begin at 9.30 AM. The league is expected to feature several marquee clashes involving India stars such as Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Shardul Thakur, and Tushar Deshpande. Emerging talents, including Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, and Abhigyan Kundu, will also be in action. The womens tournament will showcase players such as Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Humairaa Kaazi, teenage sensation Ira Jadhav, Simran Shaikh, Sanika Chalke, and Vrushali Bhagat. MCA president Ajinkya Naik said: The announcement of the fixtures sets the stage for what promises to be a world-class cricketing spectacle at the Wankhede Stadium. The league will bring together some of the finest players in the game alongside Mumbais emerging talent, giving young cricketers a valuable opportunity to compete and share the stage with established stars. At the same time, fans can look forward to two weeks of high-quality and exciting cricket as we continue to strengthen Mumbais cricketing ecosystem through both the mens and womens competitions. Rajdip Gupta, chairman of the League Governing Council, added: With 30 matches scheduled across the mens and womens competitions, the fixtures set the stage for an exciting and competitive season at the Wankhede Stadium. With a strong mix of experienced players and emerging talent, the league will continue to provide young cricketers with valuable exposure and an important platform for development. Fans can expect high-intensity cricket and several exciting contests throughout the tournament. MCA president Ajinkya Naik said: The announcement of the fixtures sets the stage for what promises to be a world-class cricketing spectacle at the Wankhede Stadium. The league will bring together some of the finest players in the game alongside Mumbais emerging talent, giving young cricketers a valuable opportunity to compete and share the stage with established stars. At the same time, fans can look forward to two weeks of high-quality and exciting cricket as we continue to strengthen Mumbais cricketing ecosystem through both the mens and womens competitions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The launch of the womens competition marks another significant step in strengthening Mumbais cricketing structure by providing a dedicated platform for women cricketers. Article Source: IANS

15 May 2026 6:38 pm