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MPL shifted to Gwalior over IPL delay & early monsoon
The MPL shifted to Gwalior—and it’s got everything to do with rainclouds and the IPL dragging longer than expected. Originally set to kick off at Indore’s Holkar Stadium, the Madhya Pradesh League will now play out at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. Why? Blame the early monsoon and the IPL chaos. MPL shifted to Gwalior.
🌧️ Indore rain throws a curveball
The Holkar Stadium was prepped for cricket fever from May 27, right after the IPL was supposed to end on May 25. But the IPL schedule hit a snag thanks to India-Pakistan tensions, pushing the final to June 3. Add to that an early arrival of the monsoon in Indore, and you’ve got a soggy situation.
📦 Gwalior steps up again
This isn’t Gwalior’s first MPL rodeo—the city hosted the first edition too. Organisers didn’t waste time moving things over once it became clear the weather wouldn’t play nice in Indore. With better weather patterns in Gwalior, shifting made total sense. The tentative start is June 12, though the exact date is still TBA.
🏏 Teams rerouted, fans disappointed
The Cricket Army was buzzing for local matches in Indore, but now franchises are being told to cancel hotel plans and prep for Gwalior instead. It’s a bummer for Indore’s cricket fans, but officials promise the energy and entertainment will stay high, no matter the city.
💡 What’s next?
Final match schedules are on the way, and teams will be briefed in full. For now, it’s all eyes on the skies—and on Gwalior’s grounds crew.
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