India’s domestic T20 ecosystem has quietly become the IPL’s richest scouting bed, with State leagues now functioning like live talent trials for franchises. The Madhya Pradesh T20 League, in particular, produced several standout performers this season — players who forced their way into auction conversations with explosive returns and compelling skill sets.
After on-ground tracking and detailed analysis, here are the top MP T20 League players who could draw serious IPL interest.
Abhishek Pathak – Opening Batter
Team: Bundelkhand Bulls
Role: PowerPlay aggressor
Tournament Stats: 266 runs in 6 innings | SR 246+ | 25 sixes
Abhishek Pathak set the MP T20 League on fire with one of the most destructive batting displays of the domestic season. The 28-year-old opener dominated PowerPlays with fearless, boundary-heavy hitting, finishing with more sixes than fours — a rarity even in T20 leagues.
His highlights included:
• 75 off 22 vs Indore Pink Pantherspowering a 245-run chase
• 133 off 48a monstrous knock that sent scouts scrambling for replays
Pathak’s raw power and tempo make him a classic high-variance top-order hitter — capable of changing games in 30 balls. The question is whether his explosiveness holds up against top-tier domestic bowling.
IPL Teams that could be interested:
Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals — all searching for an Indian backup opener with intent-heavy PowerPlay hitting.
Ritik Tada – Middle-order Power-hitter / Batting All-rounder
Team: Jabalpur Lions
Role: Middle-order enforcer
Tournament Stats: 173 runs in 5 innings | SR 216.25 | 27 boundaries
Ritik Tada emerged as one of the cleanest ball-strikers of the tournament. Just 23, he impressed scouts not just with power, but with game awareness and shot selection. His wide-range hitting even drew comparisons with Hardik Pandya — especially one carved shot behind point that reportedly made a scout remark: “That’s exactly like Pandya.”
While used sparingly with the ball, Ritik still profiles as a potential batting all-rounder. The open question is whether his medium pace can develop into a meaningful secondary skill in IPL workloads.
IPL Teams that could be interested:
KKR, LSG, Gujarat Titans — all looking for Indian middle-order batters who can offer part-time seam options.
Mangesh Yadav – Left-arm Pacer
Team: Gwalior Cheetahs
Role: Death-overs specialist
Tournament Stats: 14 wickets in 21 overs | 3 four-wicket hauls
Mangesh Yadav was the standout bowler of the MP T20 League, finishing as the leading wicket-taker. A left-armer with natural angle, strong death-overs control, and a repeatable yorker, he consistently troubled batters across phases.
His 4 for 18 spell was one of the best bowling performances of the tournament.
Despite these numbers, Mangesh is yet to debut at the senior state level — which means franchises may treat him as a developmental pick rather than a ready-made IPL option.
IPL Teams that could be interested:
Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans — both in need of a budget Indian left-arm backup.
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