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Inaugural Assam Premier League Sets Prize Money for Knockouts
The Assam Premier League is a new cricket tournament in Assam.
Eight teams played matches to reach the knockout stage.
Four teams are still competing in the semi-finals.
The winning team will receive Rs 50 lakh.
The second-place team will receive Rs 25 lakh.
The final is planned for August 23 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
The tournament is meant to help young cricketers show their skills.
Scouts from IPL franchises are watching players who might be selected in a later auction.
The inaugural Assam Premier League champions will receive Rs 50 lakh, while the runners-up will get Rs 25 lakh.
Guwahati Royals, Dibrugarh Warriors, Barak Legends and Barpeta Braves qualified for Friday’s semi-finals.
The final is scheduled for August 23 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, following a break day on Saturday.
The tournament features eight franchises, 43 matches and a 23-day schedule organized by the Assam Cricket Association.
The league aims to showcase emerging regional talent, with IPL franchise scouts monitoring players before a later auction.
- Who
- The Assam Cricket Association organized the tournament; Guwahati Royals, Dibrugarh Warriors, Barak Legends and Barpeta Braves reached the semi-finals.
- What
- The inaugural Assam Premier League announced its prize money and entered its knockout phase.
- Where
- The final will be held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
- When
- The semi-finals are scheduled for Friday, and the final for August 23, with Saturday designated as a break day.
- Why
- The league is intended to provide a high-profile platform for emerging regional talent and expand Assam’s player pool.
Key facts
- Champions' prize
- Rs 50 lakh
- Runners-up prize
- Rs 25 lakh
- Semi-finalists
- Guwahati Royals, Dibrugarh Warriors, Barak Legends and Barpeta Braves
- Tournament format
- Eight franchises, 43 matches and a 23-day schedule
- Final venue
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium
- Player pathway
- IPL franchise scouts are monitoring players ahead of an auction later this year
- Notable attractions
- Denish Das, Sumit Ghadigaonkar and Sibsankar Roy
Sources
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