Madhav Kaushik Takes the Helm as Captain of Noida Kings for UP T20 League
Noida Kings Appoint Madhav Kaushik as Captain
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14: The Noida Kings have named seasoned Uttar Pradesh batter Madhav Kaushik as their captain for the upcoming fourth season of the UP T20 League, aiming for a strong title challenge.
Having transitioned to Noida Kings from the Meerut Mavericks for the 2024 season, Madhav brings a wealth of experience from both the UP T20 League and the domestic cricket scene in Uttar Pradesh. His leadership credentials are notable, having previously guided the Meerut Mavericks to victory in 2024 and to the finals in 2025, as stated in a franchise press release.
Since the league's inception in 2023, Madhav has consistently excelled. Over the first two seasons, he amassed a total of 716 runs, with 350 runs in 2023 and an impressive 366 runs in 2024. His performance in 2024 placed him among the top run-scorers, achieving 366 runs in 12 matches at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 146.99, including three half-centuries.
During the 2025 season, he scored 286 runs across 13 matches, averaging 31.78 with a strike rate of 139.51, featuring one half-century. His standout performance included a remarkable 95 runs off just 31 balls, showcasing his explosive batting with 10 fours and seven sixes, resulting in a strike rate of 306.45. Overall, Madhav has accumulated 1,002 runs in the first three editions, establishing himself as one of the league's most accomplished batters.
His leadership was further highlighted in the 2025 season when he stepped up for the Meerut Mavericks, leading the team to the finals in the absence of Rinku Singh. The Mavericks finished as runners-up to Kashi Rudras, marking their third consecutive final appearance.
In addition to his T20 success, Madhav has proven to be a reliable top-order batsman in first-class cricket for Uttar Pradesh. He has participated in 28 first-class matches, scoring 1,441 runs in 41 innings at an average of 37.92, including four centuries and five fifties. His highest score of 185 not out came against Nagaland during the 2025-26 season.
In the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, he scored 351 runs in eight innings, averaging 50.14, and finished as Uttar Pradesh's top run-scorer, highlighted by his career-best 185. His red-ball performances also included a century against Karnataka in the previous Ranji season.
Madhav has been a consistent member of Uttar Pradesh's List A squad, with a notable achievement in the 2021 Vijay Hazare Trophy final, where he scored an unbeaten 158 against Mumbai, marking the highest individual score in a Vijay Hazare Trophy final.
In 2019, he was selected for the India Under-23 squad for a five-match one-day series against Bangladesh Under-23, alongside notable players like Priyam Garg and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
As the UP T20 League kicks off on August 14, the Noida Kings are looking to Madhav Kaushik's batting prowess and leadership to make a significant impact this season.
The fourth edition of the UP T20 League will take place from August 14 to September 6, featuring 34 matches over 24 days at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Six teams will compete for the championship, with the Noida Kings aiming to enhance their performance from previous seasons.