Jabalpur Royal Lions Unveil Squad for MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026

Jabalpur Royal Lions Announce Their Squad

The Jabalpur Royal Lions have officially revealed their lineup for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026. The team boasts seasoned players like Punit Datey, alongside notable talents such as Ajay Rohera and Mihir Hirwani, enhancing the squad's overall strength.

Team's Vision for the Season

Aayush Lalwani, representing the Jabalpur Royal Lions, which is under the ownership of Econexis Sports, expressed confidence in the team's composition. He stated, "Our approach this season will be fearless, as we have assembled a squad that combines experienced players with enthusiastic youngsters eager to make their mark. The atmosphere within the team has been incredibly positive, and everyone is looking forward to playing competitive cricket this season. The MPL serves as an excellent platform for cricketers to demonstrate their skills, build confidence, and create opportunities for advancement in their careers."

MPL 2026 Schedule and Opening Matches

The Jabalpur Royal Lions will kick off their campaign against the Indore Pink Panthers on June 6, with the match scheduled for the evening at Holkar Stadium. The MPL T20 Scindia Cup is set to commence on June 3, featuring the Gwalior Cheetahs facing off against the Ujjain Falcons in the inaugural match of the men's tournament, also at Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Expanded Tournament Format

The 2026 edition of the MPL will be the largest yet, introducing an expanded format that includes 10 men's teams and five women's franchises. New additions to the men's competition are the Malwa Stallions, Ujjain Falcons, and Royal Nimar Eagles, joining the defending champions Bhopal Leopards, along with Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Jabalpur Royal Lions, and Rewa Jaguars. The women's league has also expanded, now featuring Gwalior Shernis and Royal Nimar Eagles, competing alongside Bhopal Wolves, Bundelkhand Bulls, and Chambal Ghariyals in a five-team tournament.

Jabalpur Royal Lions Squad

The squad for the Jabalpur Royal Lions includes: Aayam Sardana, Abhishek Bhandari, Ajay Rohera, Akarsh Singh Parihar, Akshat Dwivedi, Akshay Sharma, Arpit Gaud, Mihir Hirwani, Nayan Raj Mewada, Pankaj Patel, Prince Wadhwani, Punit Datey, Rahul Batham, Ritik Tada, Ritwik Diwan, Sanjog Nijjar, and Vedant Awasthi.