The Madhya Pradesh cricket team formerly known as Holkar cricket team, is a domestic cricket team based in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It competes in the Ranji Trophy.

History

Holkar cricket team

A Central India team competed in the Ranji Trophy between 1934–35 and 1939–40, playing 12 matches. In 1941, Holkar entered the competition, organised and managed by King Yashwantrao Holkar II belonging to the Holkar dynasty of the Marathas. In the fourteen years of its existence Holkar, which included such players as C. K. Nayudu and Mushtaq Ali, won the title four times and finished second on six other occasions. Another Ranji Trophy team later to be absorbed by Madhya Pradesh was Gwalior (one match in 1943–44).

Madhya Pradesh team

Madhya Pradesh began competing as a team from 1950 to 1951. Holkar appeared in the Ranji Trophy till 1954-55 after which it was dissolved and replaced by a Madhya Bharat team. This became part of the Madhya Pradesh team after two years as the states were reorganised.

Madhya Pradesh's first title was the 1998-99 Wills Trophy, where they defeated Bengal in the final. Madhya Pradesh team reached the final of the Ranji Trophy for the first time in the same season. They took the first innings lead against Karnataka and needed only a draw to win the title but collapsed in the final session of the last day to lose with five overs to spare.

Finally in the 2021–22 season, Madhya Pradesh defeated the 41-time Champions Mumbai in the final in Bengaluru to win the Ranji Trophy for the fifth time and first time as Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh cricket team is a domestic cricket team that represents the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. The team is a part of the Central Zone in the Ranji Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The team was formed in 1954 and has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket. The team has produced some notable cricketers like Amay Khurasiya, Naman Ojha, and Mohnish Mishra.

The team is known for its strong batting line-up and has produced some of the best batsmen in domestic cricket. The team has a good mix of experienced and young players who are capable of performing under pressure. The team has a good record in the Ranji Trophy and has reached the final twice in the last decade.

The team is led by Shubham Sharma and has a good mix of all-rounders, batsmen, and bowlers. The team has a good pace attack and has some quality spinners who can turn the game in their favor. The team has a good support staff and is known for its disciplined approach to the game.

Overall, Madhya Pradesh cricket team is a strong team that has the potential to win matches and tournaments. The team has a good mix of experienced and young players who are capable of performing under pressure. The team has a good record in domestic cricket and is known for its disciplined approach to the game.