The second season of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League (UPPL) is all set to kick off this Sunday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. This T20 cricket tournament will feature six teams from across the state competing against each other in an exciting showdown. The inaugural edition of the UPPL took place in Kanpur, and with the shift to a new venue, fans can look forward to another thrilling season of top-tier cricket action in Uttar Pradesh.
Rajeev Shukla and Suresh Raina Reveal UP T20 Trophy:
The second edition of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League (UPPL) is poised for a grand opening, featuring dazzling performances by singer-composer Badshah and Bollywood stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon. This T20 cricket spectacle, which will see six state teams compete, promises an exciting start with this star-studded lineup.
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Adding to the excitement, the UP T20 Trophy was unveiled by Rajeev Shukla and Suresh Raina, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a thrilling tournament. The event is set to captivate both cricket enthusiasts and entertainment lovers alike.
Chairman, Governing Council & Director of UP Cricket Association, DS Chauhan said, “ First time we coming to the Lucknow on the ground where IPL, international, domestic and even ICC World Cup matches have been held. So, we upped the glamour quotient by inviting leading performers. With cricketing legend Suresh Raina joining us as brand ambassador and starry players like Rinku Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Karann Shharma, Dhruv Juel and Sameer Rizvi we have lot in store for cricket lovers. Barring opening ceremony all entry to all matches is free on registration.”
The First Match of Uttar Pradesh Premier League:
In the opening match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 2024, Kashi Rudras faced off against Meerut Mavericks at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, August 25th. The game kicked off at 8:00 PM IST, with Meerut Mavericks winning the toss and opting to bowl first, setting the stage for an intense encounter.
Currently, Kashi Rudras are struggling at 45/4 after 9 overs, as the Meerut Mavericks’ bowlers have dominated the early stages of the match. The Mavericks’ decision to bowl first seems to be paying off, putting pressure on the Rudras’ batting lineup as they look to recover and build a competitive total.
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