Gwalior, June 11 -- The second season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) is set to begin with a blockbuster opening clash between Gwalior Cheetahs and debutants Chambal Ghariyals on June 12 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Shankarpur, Gwalior.

This contest will mark the start of the new season and also spark what promises to be a gripping local derby between two passionate cricketing centres: Gwalior and Chambal.

It will be the beginning of a fresh regional rivalry as Chambal steps into the league for the first time. Representing two cricket-loving regions of the state, Gwalior and Chambal will aim to set the tone for the season with a high-intensity encounter, the release stated.

The Gwalior Cheetahs, who were part...