Press & Announcements
Tournament News & Official Bulletins
Authentic media releases, championship outcomes, and committee statements.
Official bulletins and media statements issued by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Tournament Committee and the Rewa Division Cricket Association.
Championship Final
Destroyers Clinch 2026 ABV Memorial Trophy in 12-Run Final Thriller
The 2026 Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Tournament concluded in sensational fashion on Sunday evening as Destroyers Cricket Club defended their title with a nerve-shredding 12-run victory over arch-rivals Dread Eleven. Batting first, Destroyers posted 164/7 powered by Pranav Dwivedi's scintillating 82 off 44 balls. Despite a spirited 54 from Dread Eleven skipper Akhil Mishra, Destroyers' pace-spin battery closed out the death overs to seal a 3-2 series victory.
Issued by: RDCA Media & Press Desk
Official Circular
Governing Council Announces Upgraded 2026-27 Tournament Regulations
In a comprehensive executive session held at the Divisional Cricket Stadium in Neem Chauraha, Rewa, the Tournament Governing Council ratified an upgraded regulatory charter. The new policies include biometric PMOA access, mandatory VJD software parity for weather interruptions, and stricter anti-corruption reporting thresholds for all franchise participants.
Issued by: RDCA Media & Press Desk
Historical Telemetry
Top Performers Honour Roll: Pranav Dwivedi and Akhil Mishra Head All-Time Charts
Statistical verification across all 34 tournament derby matches reveals historic milestones. Destroyers skipper Pranav Dwivedi leads both aggregate run-scoring and bowling tallies, while Dread Eleven's Akhil Mishra remains the only player to feature in all championship campaigns with over 1,300 runs.
Issued by: RDCA Media & Press Desk
Infrastructure
Divisional Cricket Stadium at Neem Chauraha Undergoes Pitch & Pavilion Overhaul
Ground developments at the Divisional Cricket Stadium near Neem Chauraha, Rewa, have achieved full completion. Supported by MPCA infrastructural grants, the stadium now features three newly relayed pitches imported from Mumbai clay, modernized player dugouts, and compliant high-definition floodlight arrays.
Issued by: RDCA Media & Press Desk
Integrity Desk
Anti-Corruption Unit Deploys Digital Integrity Hotline for 2026 Cycle
Reaffirming its commitment to ethical sporting standards, the Tournament ACU has activated a 24/7 emergency integrity hotline (+91 7662 250011). Under tournament rules, failure to report corrupt overtures within 24 hours triggers mandatory disciplinary hearings and automatic suspensions.
Issued by: RDCA Media & Press Desk
Technical Advisory
Official Redirect Policy for Live Matches and Historical Scorecards
To maintain uniform data accuracy, the ABV Memorial Tournament confirms that individual match scorecards and live ball-by-ball data are hosted exclusively on the official RDCA Central Portal (https://rewa-cricket-division.vercel.app/matches/). Fans and media can access complete telemetry with single-click verification.
Issued by: RDCA Media & Press Desk
