The Deodhar Trophy 2025 began on July 5 with the MCA Senior Men’s edition, in which four competing teams – Vasant Ranjan XI, Hemant Kanitkar XI, Sadanand Mohol XI and Sadu Shinde XI – participated in a round-robin format in six three-day matches held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium and Dayanand College Ground in Solapur. The tournament schedule was well-arranged, starting with matches from July 5-7 in which Vasant Ranjan XI and Hemant Kanitkar XI faced each other while Sadanand Mohol XI and Sadu Shinde XI faced each other. The play continued from July 9-11 in which Vasant Ranjan XI and Sadanand Mohol XI faced each other and Hemant Kanitkar XI and Sadu Shinde XI faced each other, concluding from July 13-15. The match was between Vasant Ranjan XI and Sadu Shinde XI and this match was between Sadanand Mohol XI and Hemant Kanitkar XI, all of which started at 9:30 AM IST. The teams comprised of well-known local players and rising stars: Sadu Shinde XI included Prashant Solanki, while Sadanand Mohol XI had names like Abhishek Nishad and Harshal Hadke. Vasant Ranjan XI was boosted by Rajvardhan Hungrekar, Jay Pandey and Atharva Choudhary, while Hemant Kanitkar XI also had Rajvardhan Hungrekar, Abhijeet Nagargoje and Shivraj Shelke.

The Deodhar Trophy 2025 was not only known for its tough competition, but also emerged as an important stepping stone for players trying to break into the Ranji Trophy setup. The 11-day event gave the selectors a close look at consistent performers and gave the youngsters a rare opportunity to test their skills against proven names. The balance between competitive cricket and a chance for local talent to shine on the big stage made this tournament special. Fans could follow every moment through live streaming on the official MCA Scores app, allowing the excitement of the Solapur matches to reach viewers even outside the stadium. With exciting competitions, evenly matched teams and a platform that connects regional cricket with high-level aspirations, the Deodhar Trophy 2025 has once again solidified its reputation as one of the most important domestic tournaments in India’s cricket calendar.