The championship witnessed participation from the MGM School of Sports and teams from the Coaching Beyond Cricket Excellence Centre in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Vadodara. The tournament showcased high-quality cricket, with players displaying skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout.
The tournament was inaugurated by Shri Ravi Shastri and Shri Bharat Arun and saw competitive matches between the participating teams.
The closing ceremony was graced by Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, CMD, MGM Group; Shri Venkatapathy Raju, Former International Cricketer; Shri Bikas Pradhan, Treasurer, OCA; Shri Anjan Kumar Khuntia, Chief Curator, OCA; and Shri Prasanta Dash, Advisor, MGM Group.
During the closing ceremony, Shri Venkatapathy Raju presented the awards and praised the initiative, stating, “The MGM T20 Championship 2025 has set a benchmark in talent identification and player development. With the growing interest in cricket across India, events like these are crucial in identifying and nurturing new talent.”
MGM School of Sports emerged as the champions, defeating Coaching Beyond Hyderabad in an exciting final. They scored 173 runs in 20 overs and bowled out their opponents completely, securing a decisive victory. The team also performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament, winning three out of four matches.
The Man of the Match trophy was awarded to Jayram Gediya (MGM School of Sports, Cuttack), while Ravi Teja (Coaching Beyond Hyderabad) was named Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance.
Speaking on the successful culmination of the tournament, Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, expressed his pride in hosting the event, stating, “The MGM T20 Championship 2025 was not just a tournament; it was a celebration of talent, passion, and perseverance. We are committed to providing a strong foundation for young cricketers and will continue to support their journey towards professional cricket.”
The tournament also attracted the attention of scouts, coaches, and potential sponsors, further opening doors for participants to advance in their cricketing careers.
Through this professionally managed championship, the MGM School of Sports reaffirms its commitment to promoting cricket in Odisha and beyond, inspiring young athletes to pursue the sport with dedication and excellence.
With the promise of even greater action in the coming years, the MGM T20 Championship hosted at MGM School of Sports Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha, has successfully laid the foundation for future cricketing stars.
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