VPT20 2025: Players To Watch Out For In Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025

The Indian domestic T20 season kicked off on June 4 with the Mumbai T20 League and the Maharashtra Premier League, but that’s not all. On June 5 (Thursday), the Vidarbha Cricket Association will inaugurate the first edition of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League. One of the most successful domestic teams in recent years, Vidarbha have many recognisable names to spur interest in their favour.

Let’s find out who are some of the big names taking part in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League.

Also Read: Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025: All Squads, Teams, Tournament Dates, Venue, Where To Watch and More

Pagariya Strikers

Dhruv Shorey – Former Delhi captain with India A experience. Played a couple of matches for Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and 2019.

Lalit Yadav – Former Delhi Capitals all-rounder. Known for his big-hitting ability.

Neco Master Blaster

Jitesh Sharma (c & wk) – Fresh off a memorable campaign with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in which he led the eventual champions in a couple of games. Has also represented India as a wicketkeeper-batter.

Nagpur Titans

Akshay Wadkar (c & wk) – One of the most consistent wicketkeeper-batters in Indian domestic cricket. Played a key role in Vidarbha’s back-to-back Ranji Trophy triumphs.

Shubham Dubey – Fresh off the IPL, where he represented Rajasthan Royals. An explosive middle-order batter with serious big-hitting credentials.

Aditya Thakare – Part of India’s U19 World Cup-winning squad in 2018. Has grown into a reliable bowler for Vidarbha.

Bharat Rangers

Atharva Taide (c) – Has represented Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. An aggressive top-order batter with solid domestic credentials.

Orange Tigers

Darshan Nalkande (c) – Played for Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in the IPL. Known for his sharp pace and ability to contribute with the bat down the order.

Akshay Karnewar – A unique ambidextrous spinner. Very economical and dependable performer for Vidarbha over the last decade.

Apoorva Wankhede – A domestic veteran and experienced campaigner with both bat and ball.

Yash Rathod (vc) – Highest run-scorer in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. Plundered 960 runs at an average of 53.33.

Nagpur Heroz

Yash Thakur – Represented Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023 and 2024, and later turned out for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. A reliable pace option with good death-overs experience.