Cricket lovers in Mumbai are all set to experience a fast-paced, aggressive and thrilling new version of the game through Indoor Cricket. The MahaMumbai Indoor Cricket Sports Association will be organising the grand ‘Mayor Cup Indoor Cricket Tournament’ from May 22 to May 24, 2026, at the Urban Sport Turf of Park Club, located near the historic Shivaji Park area in Dadar.
Matches on May 22 will be played between 8 am and 12 noon, while on May 23 and 24, the action will begin from 6 pm onwards. The exciting indoor cricket format promises edge-of-the-seat entertainment for spectators on every ball.
Fast and Exciting 8-Over Format
Although each team will consist of 12 players, only 8 players will be on the court at a time. Every team will play one batting and one bowling innings, with each innings consisting of 8 overs. Interestingly, every player in the fielding side must bowl one over. Except in case of injury, no player will be allowed to bowl more than one over. The format is expected to test not only power-hitting skills, but also strategy, speed and decision-making abilities.
Indoor Cricket Revolution in Maharashtra
Indoor Cricket is rapidly gaining popularity across Maharashtra, receiving an enthusiastic response from sports lovers and organisers alike. According to Founder Chairman Kshitij Vedak and Founder Secretary Balasaheb (Bal) Toraskar, organisers from Jalgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Amravati have already expressed interest in hosting Junior State Championship and Selection Trial Indoor Cricket tournaments soon. The indoor cricket movement, which has started gaining momentum in Mumbai, now appears ready to carve a unique identity across Maharashtra’s sporting landscape.