- India’s Pioneering Tennis-Ball T10 League Lights Up Lalbhai Contractor Stadium
- 44 Explosive Matches from January 9 to February 6 Promise Non-Stop Thrills
- Star-Owned Teams, Grassroots Heroes & Festival-Style Matchdays
- Affordable Tickets, Big Prizes and a Blockbuster Opening Clash
NE SPORTS BUREAU
SURAT, JAN 7
The cricketing spotlight shifts firmly to Surat as the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) — India’s pioneering T10 tennis-ball cricket tournament — brings its much-anticipated Season 3 to one of Gujarat’s most passionate sporting cities. Known for its high-intensity matches, celebration of grassroots talent and electrifying fan engagement, ISPL Season 3 is set to deliver a month-long cricket carnival at the iconic Lalbhai Contractor Stadium.
The tournament will run from January 9 to February 6, featuring 44 fast-paced matches, as the league continues its mission of taking competitive, accessible cricket closer to fans while providing a powerful platform for India’s emerging street-cricket stars.
ISPL Arrives in Surat: City Set to Host a Sporting Spectacle
Marking the league’s arrival in the city, a press conference was held today in Surat, attended by Suraj Samat, League Commissioner and Core Committee member, Dr. Naimesh K. Desai, Secretary, Surat District Cricket Association, and Dipak Chauhan, President – Operations, ISPL. The speakers underlined Surat’s growing stature as a host city and its deep-rooted cricketing culture.
ISPL Season 3 will be staged entirely at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, transforming the venue into a hub of non-stop T10 action, music, entertainment and fan engagement.
Eight Teams, One Trophy: Star Power Meets Street Talent
The season will feature eight dynamic franchises, blending celebrity ownership with raw, competitive cricketing talent:
- Majhi Mumbai (Defending Champions | Co-owned by Amitabh Bachchan)
- Tiigers of Kolkata (Co-owned by Sourav Ganguly, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan)
- Srinagar Ke Veer (Co-owned by Akshay Kumar)
- Chennai Singams (Co-owned by Suriya)
- Bengaluru Strikers (Co-owned by Hrithik Roshan)
- Falcon Risers Hyderabad (Co-owned by Ram Charan)
- Delhi Superheros (Co-owned by Salman Khan)
- Ahmedabad Lions (Co-owned by Ajay Devgn)
The league will once again shine the spotlight on grassroots cricketing stars such as Abhishek Dalhor, Saif Ali, Vijay Pawle, Jagannath Sarkar and Ankur Singh, ensuring fierce competition and edge-of-the-seat entertainment.
‘Surat Is a Natural Fit for ISPL,’ Says League Commissioner
Speaking at the press conference, Suraj Samat, League Commissioner and Core Committee member, ISPL, said: “Surat is a city with a strong sporting culture and an enthusiastic fan base, making it a natural fit for ISPL Season 3. Over the last two seasons, we have seen remarkable growth in the quality of players emerging from the league, and we expect this upward trajectory to continue in Season 3. Bringing the league to the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium reflects our vision of taking high-quality cricket closer to fans across the country. We are confident that Surat will play a key role in making this season truly special.”
Dr. Naimesh K. Desai, Secretary, Surat District Cricket Association, said: “It is a matter of great pride for Surat to host ISPL Season 3 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. The league provides an excellent platform for grassroots talent while also offering fans a unique and engaging cricketing experience. We look forward to welcoming teams, players and supporters to the stadium.”
Highlighting the league’s fan-first approach, Dipak Chauhan, President – Operations, ISPL, said: “Our focus has been on delivering a seamless and fan-friendly experience in Surat, from matchday operations to affordable ticketing. With tickets starting at ₹99 and multiple access points for fans, we want to ensure that everyone in the city gets the opportunity to be part of ISPL Season 3 and enjoy world-class action.”
Affordable Access, Big Rewards & a Grand Opening
Tickets for ISPL Season 3 are available online on BookMyShow, with prices starting at just ₹99, ensuring access for fans across age groups. Offline ticket sales are also underway, with the box office operational daily from 12 PM at Gate No. 1 of the stadium. Tickets will be issued as day passes, allowing entry to all matches scheduled on the chosen day.
The league continues to be guided by its Core Committee comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Ashish Shelar, Minal Amol Kale and Suraj Samat, ensuring strategic leadership as ISPL scales new heights.
The season will kick off with a marquee opening clash between Majhi Mumbai and Srinagar Ke Veer, preceded by a spectacular opening ceremony from 5:30 PM onwards, setting the tone for a thrilling season.
Further boosting its commitment to grassroots excellence, ISPL has announced a ₹6 crore prize pool. The champions will take home ₹2 crore, the runners-up ₹1 crore, while the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a brand-new Porsche 911 — one of the most coveted individual awards in Indian sport.
Complete Team Squads – ISPL Season 3
- Majhi Mumbai
Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, Vijay Pawle, Ajaz Bepari, Thomas Dias, Bunty Patel, Gajendra Goswami, Ijaj Ahmad, Kabir Singh, Vedant Desai, Darshan Bandekar, Jignesh Rajput, Eshant Sharma, Jaydeep Bhondivale, Raja Kusum, Mahendra Chandan, Manish Waghmare, Mohammad Zeeshan, Abhisekh Patel
- Srinagar Ke Veer
Dhananjay Bhintade, Macmillan Govind, Prajyot Ambhire, Harsh Bhoir, Mangesh Vaity, Aryan Naik, Rudra Patil, Harsh Adsul, Devendra Kale, Raju Mukhiya, Dilip Binjwa, Aditya Vikram, Minad Manjrekar, Sahish Mhatre, Amol Nilugade, Shahrukh Khan, Arvind Kumar, Mohd Razi
- Chennai Singams
Jagannath Sarkar, Ketan Mhatre, Anurag Sarshar, Ankur Singh, Rajesh Sorte, Mohammed Nadeem, Ashish Pal, Aryan Kharkar, Aman Yadav, Dheeraj Singh, Sambhaji Patil, Nagesh Wadekar, Sarfraz Khan, Ankit Yadav, Moyoddin Shaikh, Kisan Satpute, Sunil Kumar, Ganesh Shillikyatar
- Tiigers of Kolkata
Bhavesh Pawar, Saif Ali, Saroj Paramanik, Rajat Mundhe, Vivek Shelar, Mahesh Nangude, Karan More, Pavan Kene, Ankit Yadav, Krushna Gawali, Hritik Patil, Vivek Mohanan, Shivam Kumar, Himanshu Patil, Prabjot Singh, Arish Khan, Firdos Alam, Kiran Pawar
- Bengaluru Strikers
Rajendra Singh, Fardeen Kazi, Krushna Pawar, Sumeet Dhekale, Omkar Keni, Amit Pandey, Vijay Kumar, Bhushan Gole, Badi Rajesh Narayan, Mohit Rathod, Imroz Khan, Dibyendu Paul, Imdad Pasha, Omkar Bhadrike, Raviraj Gaikwad, Pradeep Mishra, Devid Gogoi, Shahid Mir
- Falcon Risers Hyderabad
Mansoor KL, Yogesh Penkar, Shreyash Kadam, Praveen Kumar, Vishwajit Thakur, Vicky Bhoir, Vishal Yadav, Varun Kumar, Nitin Anili Matunge, Sanskar Dhyani, Prashant Gharat, Akash Gautam, Lokesh, Pritpal Singh, Ashirwad Thakur, Rutik Gajar, Pappu Todkar, Vicky Pujari
- Delhi Superheros
Prathamesh Pawar, Akash Tarekar, Nashant Kumar, Aakash Jagid, Jayesh Patil, Shravan Mishra, Subhajit Jana, Tabraize Ahmad Mughal, Aakash Singh, Mohammadsalim Shahpur, Padmesh Mhatre, Vinayak Bhoir, Vishwajit Mhatre, Dhiraj Bhoir, Nitesh Mali, Sahil Longale, Firoz Shaikh, Amey Patil
- Ahmedabad Lions
Sanjay Kanojjiya, Amit Naik, Sikandarbhai Bhatti, Pradeep Patil, Prathamesh Thakare, Jignesh Patel, Birendra Ram, Firas Mohammed, Avinash Rana, Nizam Ali, Majid Yousuf Sheikh, Amay Lad, Asif Luhar, Zaid Khan, Dibakar Gayen, Farman Khan, Ashiq Ali B S, Jayvir Parmar
