Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) marked a landmark moment with the launch of the MAHE Corporate Cricket Championship 2025, featuring a dynamic Trophy Unveil and Jersey Reveal ceremony at the MAHE Bengaluru Campus. Organized jointly by the Campus and the Office of Corporate Relations, MAHE Manipal, this championship highlights the institution’s growing reputation as a hub for industry collaboration and its strong corporate connections with leading organizations. Recognized as an Institution of Eminence and ranked 3rd in the NIRF University Rankings 2025, MAHE continues to create platforms that go beyond academics, fostering engagement where companies, professionals, and leaders connect through sport, networking, and shared purpose.
The championship officially commenced on November 16 and will run for a month, transforming the campus into a vibrant hub of corporate interaction. Across five match days, 16 exhilarating T20 encounters will foster camaraderie among organizations while strengthening ties between industry and academia.
Dr. H. S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, MAHE, remarked: “Industry engagement is central to MAHE’s mission. This championship deepens our connection with corporate professionals, helps us understand evolving sector requirements, and enhances our efforts to prepare students as industry-ready leaders.”
Captains from 12 leading Indian and global organizations—including Deloitte, EY, HPE, J.P. Morgan, KPMG, Manipal Hospitals, Microsoft, Microland, Novo Nordisk, Salesforce, Thomson Reuters, and Unisys—attended the jersey and trophy reveal, setting the stage for a month of spirited competition and meaningful professional networking. A symbolic sapling plantation drive further emphasized the shared commitment to sustainability and long-term partnerships.
Tournament Schedule Highlights
- Nov 16: Opening matches – 2 games
- Nov 22–23: League stage intensifies – 6 games
- Dec 6–7: League stage concludes – 4 games
- Dec 13: Semi-Finals
- Dec 14: Grand Finale
The championship follows a four-pool format with three teams per pool, ensuring fair play and equal opportunity. Each corporate team participates in a minimum of two league matches. Eligibility is limited to regular corporate employees, promoting authentic representation and team bonding.
A comprehensive awards lineup will celebrate both individual and team excellence, including trophies, vouchers, 14 Man of the Match awards, and special honors such as Man of the Series, Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Best Fielder, and Best Wicketkeeper.
The MAHE Corporate Cricket Championship 2025 is more than a sporting event; it is a platform reflecting MAHE’s commitment to deepening real-world industry engagement. By combining sport, collaboration, and leadership development, MAHE continues to strengthen enduring partnerships with the corporate world, making industry a core pillar of its growth and vision for the future.
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