Hebitaka Tour Of Pratapgadh
Welcome ladies and gentlemen as we get the series underway. Pratapgadh and Hebitaka, two sides from the region of India, two upcoming forces in international cricket, will be facing off to decide who is the better side. This series isn't just to see who's better, but also to create a circle of cricketing nations in India and develop the sport in the region. Pratapgadh and Hebitaka have faced once in the GCF World Twenty20 Championship XIII and once in the GCF ODI World Trophy II. In both bouts, Pratapgadh was the one who came out victorious. Hebitaka will be looking for revenge, while Pratapgadh will be looking to increase their dominance. Pratapgadh has the home ground advantage, but Hebitaka has the ability to face any odds and still come out victorious. This is a series to watch. May the best team win!
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Pratapgadh has long and rich history, fight battles for over 400 years due to being surrounded by enemies. Pratapgadh has fought battles against the Mughals, the British, the French and the Portuguese for a brief time. Pratapgadh used to be part of an old kingdom in the 1500s called Mewar, the region was named after the son of Rana Udai Singh, Maharana Pratap Singh. In 1567, he and his family had to were forced to escape from Chittorgarh (Capital of Pratapgadh) after the Mughal invasion which resulted in deaths of thousands of Mewaris. Maharana Pratap Singh and his family built a new capital known as Udaipur. Maharana Pratap Singh took the throne when his father passed away in 1572. The Mughals invaded the city of Udaipur, forcing Maharana Pratap Singh and his family to escape and live in the dense forests of Pratapgadh. For the next few years, Maharana Pratap Singh and his fellow people used guerilla warfare against the Mughals and took back most of Mewar, except the regions of Chittorgarh and Kumbhalgarh. Maharana Pratap died in 1597, passing on the throne to his son Rana Amar Singh I. Rana Amar Singh I died in the battle of Kumbhalgarh just a year after his father's death. He had no children which meant a new leader must be chosen from the Mewari people. The one who stepped forward was Rana Rajendra Singh I, who's father worked as a blacksmith. Rana Rajendra Singh I was very aggressive against the Mughals and vowed that he would reunite Mewar and also free the states of Gujarat, Punjab and other parts of Rajputana. In just two years, Rana Rajendra Singh I reunited Mewar after he captured Chittorgarh from the Mughals. Over the years, many Ranas kept fighting the Mughals and captured all of Rajputana, Gujarat, Punjab, regions of Mumbai and Nashik and parts of Sindh. This caused fear among Mughal royals as this achievement of Rana Rajendra Singh I would the Indian population regain their confidence and revolt against the Mughal rule. In the 1840s, the British first arrived in India and took over a few kingdoms near the coastal regions just below the Rajput Empire of Pratapgadh. The British offered Rana Amar Singh II an alliance among the two nations, which Rana Amar Singh II rejected as he believed the foreigners couldn't be trusted. This resulted in a war that carried on for 3 years until the British decided to abandon their lands in India and head back to their country. Many British soldiers during the war, decided to switch sides and fight for Pratapgadh as they had enough of being slaves to the British Army. Many of these British soldiers settled in Pratapgadh and are well respected among the Pratapgadhi population. They are known as Anglo-Indians and have a small community of 990,000 people (Quite small compared to the total population of Pratapgadh which is 990,000,000). In 2010, the Mughals and Pratapgadhis went to war again and this time, the remaining lands of the Mughals were ceded to Pratapgadh.
Enough of Pratapgadhi history of war and violence, let's talk about cricket. Cricket was first introduced to Pratapgadh during the 1840s when the British first arrived. Once upon a time, the colonial troops were enjoying cricket at the beach when few kids and young adults arrived to check on them. They were confused at what the Britishers were playing. One of the troops smacked the ball towards one of the young Pratapgadhis and he caught it with ease. The troops decided to teach the kids how the game is played. They had a translator, which made the explaining much easier. The kids went back home to teach their friends about the game. The adults soon joined in and the culture of cricket in Pratapgadh began. Teams represented localities of the city and played each other for 7 months every year. The first cricket stadium was built in 1948, known as the Legacy Cricket Stadium in Ranthambore. This place has a special place in the hearts of Pratapgadhis and also hosted a test match between the national team and Eastfield Lodge in 2022. In the 1860s, cities started playing against each other, the best players from all localities made up the regional teams. This went on for more than 150 years. The first proper domestic league was set up in 2024, which is known as The Royal Trophy which is a first-class tournament. That is a long time for any proper domestic setup. The Pratapgadh Cricket Federation wasn't created until 1947, with the first chairman being Purshottam Chauhan. The national team was created in 2019 and played against Sajnur at home under the leadership of Sanjay Gadia. Unlike other countries, where twenty-over cricket has overtaken the fifty-over and first-class format, Test cricket is still the most popular format in Pratapgadh today. It is seen as the pinnacle of all cricket as it requires great management of time and use of bowler, patience, strength and character. Cricket continues to grow in Pratapgadh as the facilities and the league improving year by year.
Schedule
RECHARGE T20 Trophy
30 March, 2025 (Sunday): 1st Twenty20 International at Yuddhasthal Sports Complex, Gurugram
5 April, 2025 (Saturday): 2nd Twenty20 International at Swarna Bhoomi Stadium, Palika
Star Energy ODI Series
12 April, 2025 (Saturday): 1st One-Day International at Rao Deva International Stadium, Bundi
17 April, 2025 (Thursday): 2nd One-Day International at Rajsee Udyaanon, Jaipur
20 April, 2025 (Sunday): 3rd One-Day International at Gaitonde Stadium, Mumbai[/size]
Venues
Yuddhasthal Sports Complex, Gurugram, Eastern Punjab (Capacity: 30,000)
WIP
Swarna Bhoomi Stadium, Palika, Rajputana (Capacity: 30,000)
WIP
Rao Deva International Stadium, Bundi, Rajputana (Capacity: 47,500)
The Rao Deva International Stadium was built in 2009, originally built for football purposes. In 2012, the Bundi Football Club sold the stadium to Pratapgadh Cricket Federation and it was converted to a cricket ground. It can seat about 47,500 people and has a tiny field. It is the 8th biggest cricket stadium in Pratapgadh and hosted its first match which was a T20 match between Pratapgadh and Sajnur. The temperature during the summer season in lowest in March and highest in May. The lowest temperature in March is 19 degrees and the highest is 33 degrees, while the lowest temperature in May is 28 degrees and the highest is about 43 degrees. So we recommend you to drink plenty of water.
Due to its small field size, the boundaries are short and the pitch is flat which makes it a batting paradise. This place is perfect for T20 matches and the fans enjoy some hard-hitting action.
Rajsee Udyaanon, Jaipur, Rajputana (Capacity: 52,000)
The Rajsee Udyaanon (English Translation: Royal Park) is a park in Jaipur, with beautiful gardens and water fountains around the park. The stadium was built in 1960 and has a capacity of 52,000 people. It is home to the Jaipur Cricket Club (domestic) and Someshwarpuri Cricket Club (Local). The stadium is the 4th biggest cricket stadium in Pratapgadh along with Jaisalmer Cricket Stadium and Suryapur Cricket Ground. The temperature in Jaipur varies a bit. The temperature from March to July during the summer season is at its lowest in March and highest in May. The lowest temperature in March can go from 15 degrees to 31 degrees while in May it can go from 25 degrees to about 40 degrees. So it is quite hot during peak summer.
The pitch is perfect for batting for the first two days, but the pitch begins to break up due to the scorching heat of Pratapgadhi sun. The pitch offers more assistance to spinners on the last two days of a test match. The home ground hasn't helped Jaipur CC much but is still one of the best quality pitches found in Pratapgadh.
Gaitonde Stadium, Mumbai, Maratha Pradesa (Capacity: 54,000)
WIP
Tournament Partners
Scorination Days
I will be using 0.3.3 version of Xkoranate to generate results for all matches. Home advantage will be on and so will the style modifiers. Style modifiers determines how attacking or conservative your team is. -1 means more conservative, while +1 is more aggressive. 0 is neutral. The cutoff time is 16:30 NZDT (03:30 UTC).
1st T20I: 21st February
2nd T20I: 23rd February
1st ODI: 26th February
2nd ODI: 28th Feburary
3rd ODI: 2nd March
