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**Summary:**

The Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) is proving to be a breeding ground for future IPL stars. In the 2025 IPL season, three players who rose to prominence in the MPL (Aniket Verma, Madhav Tiwari, and Shivam Shukla) have earned IPL contracts. Aniket Verma, in particular, has shone for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Madhav Tiwari was picked up by Delhi Capitals, while Shivam Shukla joined Kolkata Knight Riders. The MPL is expanding in 2025 with a seventh men’s team and its inaugural women’s competition, solidifying its role as a key platform for emerging cricketing talent in Madhya Pradesh. The 2025 edition begins June 12th in Gwalior.

**News Article:**

**Madhya Pradesh League Emerges as IPL Talent Pipeline: Three MPL Stars Shine in IPL 2025**

**Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (India) – May 24** – The Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) is rapidly establishing itself as a crucial stepping stone for aspiring cricketers aiming for the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 2025 IPL season has seen three players, all of whom first gained recognition in the MPL, make their mark on the national stage.

Aniket Verma, Madhav Tiwari, and Shivam Shukla have all secured IPL contracts after impressive performances in the State League. Verma, a hard-hitting right-hander, has been a standout performer for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Picked up at his base price of INR 30 lakh, Verma has featured in all 12 matches for SRH, accumulating 198 runs at a striking rate of 155.91. His explosive 123-run innings off 41 balls for Bhopal Leopards in the MPL earned him his spot.

Madhav Tiwari, a medium-pacer, was acquired by Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 40 lakh in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. While he didn’t feature in the playing XI for much of the season, he was brought in during the final leg. Tiwari previously impressed with his all-round show for Bhopal Leopards.

Shivam Shukla, a “mystery spinner,” was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a replacement late in the tournament. Shukla earned the purple cap in MPL 2024 playing for Rewa Jaguars.

The Madhya Pradesh League is expanding in 2025, with the addition of a seventh men’s team and the launch of its inaugural women’s competition. The league will begin on June 12th in Gwalior.

The men’s teams include Gwalior Cheetahs, Bhopal Leopards, Jabalpur Royal Lions, Rewa Jaguars, Indore Pink Panthers, Chambal Ghariyals, and Bundelkhand Bulls. The women’s teams are Chambal Ghariyals, Bhopal Wolves, and Bundelkhand Bulls.

The jersey unveiling ceremony will take place in Gwalior on May 27. Organized by Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) under the MP Cricket Association, the event marks the lead up to what promises to be a milestone in the state’s cricketing evolution.

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