ISCL 2025: 32 Teams, International Face-offs, and the Rise of Softball Cricket in India

The Indian Softball Cricket Foundation (ISCF) proudly shares an important update on the successful progress of the Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL), a landmark initiative aimed at promoting and uplifting softball cricket across India.

About ISCF – Indian Softball Cricket Foundation

The Indian Softball Cricket Foundation (ISCF) is a non-national body committed to supporting grassroots-level players and providing them opportunities to showcase their talent on larger and more professional platforms.

ISCF focuses on identifying raw talent from rural, urban, and remote regions and nurturing them through structured leagues, tournaments, and development programs.

ISCF is honoured to have Mr. Suresh Raina, former Indian international cricketer, as the Brand Ambassador, whose association further strengthens the foundation’s mission to empower young talent and grow softball cricket nationwide.

Mission & Vision

Mission:
To create a strong pathway for grassroots players, provide professional playing opportunities, and bring hidden talent into the national spotlight.

Vision:
To establish softball cricket as a major sport in India by expanding leagues, empowering youth, and building a professional ecosystem where players from every region can excel.

Journey So Far – KSPL Success Story

ISCF successfully launched KSPL Season 1, receiving overwhelming support from players, spectators, and the sporting community.

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Building on this success, KSPL Season 2 is progressing strongly and has become a vital talent pipeline for the Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL).

ISCL Matches Update

The Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL) matches have been progressing successfully and receiving excellent response from teams and audiences.

ISCL Matches Duration:

1st December to 21st December

Special Matches:

19th December 2025 – Best of India vs Rest of Karnataka

20th December 2025 – International Match: India vs Nepal

Grand Final:

21st December – ISCL Final Match

The league has showcased high-quality competition, emerging talent, and strong sporting spirit, reinforcing ISCF’s vision of creating a national platform for softball cricket.

Leadership – Dr. Gangadhar Raju

Dr. Gangadhar Raju, Founder & President of ISCF, is the visionary driving force behind ISCL and KSPL.

His objectives include:

Creating India’s largest multi-state softball cricket league

Providing professional platforms for grassroots players

Bringing structured cricketing opportunities across the country

Building a nationwide softball cricket ecosystem

Under his leadership, ISCL now consists of 32 teams, representing states and regions from across India.

ISCL Teams With Confirmed Owners

Andhra Pradesh – Owner: Girish Gowda
Telangana – Owner: Ashwath
Karnataka – Owner: B.H. Anil Kumar
Kerala – Owner: Veerabhadrachari K.M.
Goa – Owner: Naveen Kumar
Madhya Pradesh – Owners: Prakash Raj & Ranjith
Gujarat – Owners: Akul & Darshan
Bihar – Owner: Sanjeev Singh
Delhi – Owner: Mahesh
Bengaluru – Owners: Raghu T.S. & Shrishail M.
Uttar Pradesh blue – Owner: Anand Patil

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ISCL Teams Without Confirmed Owners (Open / Under Negotiation)

North East
Assam / Nagaland

North Zone
Uttar Pradesh Red
Mumbai
Tamil Nadu
Pondicherry
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
West Bengal
Andaman & Nicobar
Rajasthan
Haryana
Uttarakhand
Punjab
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh
Lakshadweep
Chandigarh
Maharashtra