POONCH, Dec. 28 -- The Martyrs Premier League - Season 3 (MPL-3) concluded on a high note with Star Viper Cricket Club clinching the championship title, while Smashers Cricket Club finished as runners-up. The tournament witnessed participation from 28 teams, reflecting strong youth engagement and the growing sports culture in the border district of Poonch. The final match was graced by Brigadier Sachindra Joshi VSM, Commander 93 Infantry Brigade, as the Chief Guest. Ajaz Jan, MLA Haveli, was present, while Riyaaz Naaz, DDC Loran, Neeraj Sharma, DySP Headquarters, and Adil Mir, JKAS officer, attended as Guests of Honour.

In the first innings of the final, Star Viper Cricket Club posted a commanding total of 239 runs in 20 overs, with Sohail...