Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Tournament • 2026 (50 Overs)
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Mixed (T20 & 50 Overs) • 2021–2026
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Tournament
Status: completed • Current Champions: Destroyers Cricket Club (2026)
RDCA Sanctioned • MPCA Affiliated • BCCI Code Compliant
The prestigious annual Rewa divisional cricket derby championship honoring former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Contested exclusively through an iconic 34-match rivalry between Destroyers Cricket Club (DES) and Dread Eleven (DE). Overall series titles stand level at 3–3 (Dread Eleven: 2021, 2022, 2023; Destroyers: 2024, 2025, 2026). Officially sanctioned by the Rewa Division Cricket Association (RDCA) and affiliated with Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA).
Current Champions: Destroyers Cricket Club (def. Dread Eleven 3–2 in 2026 Final)
Tournament Roll of Honour (2021–2026)
| Edition | Champion Franchise | Winning Captain | Series Margin | Official RDCA Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Edition | Destroyers Cricket Club | Pranav Dwivedi (c) | 3–2 Series Victory (12-run final win) | Verified |
| 2025 Edition | Destroyers Cricket Club | Pranav Dwivedi (c) | 5–0 Clean Sweep | Verified |
| 2024 Edition | Destroyers Cricket Club | Pranav Dwivedi (c) | 4–1 Series Victory | Verified |
| 2023 Edition | Dread Eleven | Akhil Mishra (c) | 4–1 Series Victory | Verified |
| 2022 Edition | Dread Eleven | Akhil Mishra (c) | 3–2 Series Victory | Verified |
| 2021 Edition | Dread Eleven | Akhil Mishra (c) | 3–2 Series Victory | Verified |
The Bilateral Derby
Official Franchise Digital Portals
Destroyers Cricket Club (DES)
Reigning three-time champions (2024, 2025, 2026). 19 match wins across 34 derby clashes.
Destroyers CC Portal →
Dread Eleven Cricket Club (DE)
Inaugural champions with three consecutive titles (2021, 2022, 2023). 15 match wins.
Dread Eleven Stadium →Telemetry
The Tournament in Numbers (2021–2026)
Aggregated official match telemetry across all 6 tournament seasons and 34 official matches sanctioned by the Rewa Division Cricket Association.
- Bilateral Competitions: 34 official matches contested between Destroyers and Dread Eleven.
- Championship Titles: Level 3–3 (Destroyers: 2024, 2025, 2026; Dread Eleven: 2021, 2022, 2023).
- Highest Team Total: 284/5 by Destroyers CC (2025 Season at APS Ground).
- Best Individual Bowling: 8/39 by Pranav Dwivedi (Destroyers CC).
Records
All-Time Top Performers
Leading Run Scorers
| Player | Team | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pranav Dwivedi | Destroyers CC | 1435 | 57.4 | 146.4 |
| Akhil Mishra | Dread Eleven | 1378 | 44.5 | 130 |
| Anant Verma | Destroyers CC | 782 | 39.1 | 134.2 |
| Sagar Pratap Singh | Destroyers CC | 694 | 34.7 | 128.5 |
| Aditya Shrivastava | Dread Eleven | 612 | 30.6 | 122.4 |
Leading Wicket Takers
| Player | Team | Wkts | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pranav Dwivedi | Destroyers CC | 66 | 16.3 | 5.48 |
| Aditya Shrivastava | Dread Eleven | 49 | 21.2 | 5.76 |
| Somil Khan | Destroyers CC | 42 | 19.8 | 5.62 |
| Akhil Mishra | Dread Eleven | 38 | 61.1 | 5.92 |
| Harshit Patel | Destroyers CC | 34 | 22.1 | 6.04 |
Matches
Recent Championship Series Fixtures
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Tournament • 2026 (50 Overs)
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Tournament • 2026 (50 Overs)
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Tournament • 2026 (T20)
completed
Governance & Statutory Codes
Official Tournament Regulations (14 Statutory Codes)
Recent Complex Rule Amendments & Playing Directives
In-Match Slow Over Rate Field Penalties
If the bowling team fails to bowl the first ball of the final over by the scheduled innings cutoff time, exactly one fewer fielder (maximum 4 instead of 5) is allowed outside the 30-yard fielding circle for all subsequent overs.
Mandatory 60-Second Stop-Clock Rule
Between consecutive overs, the fielding side must be positioned to deliver within 60 seconds. Two warnings are permitted per innings; the 3rd breach incurs an automatic 5-run penalty awarded to the batting team.
15° Suspected Illegal Bowling Action Protocol
Umpires report suspected throwing within 24 hours. Bowlers undergo mandatory 3D high-speed biomechanical testing. Any elbow extension exceeding 15 degrees causes immediate bowling suspension until clearance.
PMOA Electronic Blackout & Smartwatch Ban
Strict communication blackout in the Players and Match Officials Area. All phones and smartwatches must be surrendered to the ACU Manager 60 minutes before toss. Zero electronics permitted in dressing rooms.
Administration
Tournament Governing Council
| Designation / Role | Appointed Official | Jurisdiction & Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Patron-in-Chief | Divisional Commissioner | Rewa Division Sports Authority |
| Chairman, Governing Council | Shri R. P. Singh | Senior MPCA Delegate |
| Honorary Tournament Director | Er. K. N. Tiwari | Rewa Division Cricket Association (RDCA) |
| Chief Match Referee | Shri S. K. Verma | Former BCCI Level-2 First Class Umpire |
| Head of Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) | Shri D. C. Sharma (IPS Retd.) | MPCA / RDCA Integrity Panel |
| Technical & Pitches Committee Chairman | Shri A. P. Pandey | BCCI Certified Chief Curator |
| Anti-Doping & Medical Officer | Dr. V. K. Mishra | Rewa Sports Medicine Board |
| Media & Broadcast Liaison | Shri M. K. Shukla | Vindhya Press Desk |
Announcements
Official Tournament Bulletins
Championship Final •
Destroyers Clinch 2026 ABV Memorial Trophy in 12-Run Final Thriller
Read Bulletin →Official Circular •
Governing Council Announces Upgraded 2026-27 Tournament Regulations
Read Bulletin →Historical Telemetry •