‘IPL’ in jail: Knight Riders beat Capitals in final in Jail Premier League; watch viral video

Knight Riders Beat Capitals To Clinch 'Jail Premier League'. Video

The Jail Premier League began in April 2025. Two groups comprising four teams each were formed, in which a total of 12 league matches

‘IPL’ in jail: Knight Riders beat Capitals in final in Jail Premier League; watch viral video

Mathura District Jail launched the Jail Premier League (JPL) to help inmates stay fit and happy. The event featured eight teams and culminated in a final won by the Knight Riders.

IPL-style cricket league organised for inmates at Mathura jail

Mathura (UP), May 15 (PTI) In an initiative aimed at rehabilitation through sports, the Mathura district jail in Uttar Pradesh hosted an IPL-style cricket tournament for inmates titled 'Champions Cricket League' over a month-long schedule.Divided into eight teams, 130 inmates, including convicts and undertrials, participated in the tournament.In keeping with the IPL theme, the teams were named Knight Riders, Capitals, Super Giants, Super Kings, …

"Jail Premier League: Mathura Prison Hosts Cricket Tournament Inspired by IPL"

In a heartening initiative blending sport and rehabilitation, Mathura Jail has launched its own version of the Indian Premier League — the Jail Premier League (JPL) — to promote the physical and mental well-being of inmates. Organised within the prison premises, the tournament featured eight teams formed from various barracks. The jail compound was transformed into a festive cricket ground, complete with balloons and enthusiastic cheers, as pris…