Khaitan & Co hosted the highly anticipated 5th edition of its annual Investors’ Cricket Cup, a dynamic three-day tournament in Mumbai over the weekend. In a hotly contested battle on the pitch, Apollo Global Management (Apollo Warriors) emerged victorious as the Platinum Cup winners against defending champions, General Atlantic (GA Mavericks). CPP Investments (Maple Leafs) claimed the Gold Cup, winning against Actis (Actis Aces). The Women’s Cricket Challenge had Sapphire Smashers prevailing against Strikers (both teams comprised members of Apollo, Brookfield, CPPIB, Goldman Sachs, Edelweiss AAA, NIIF and Temasek).
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Player of the Series — Pritish Pani from Maple Leafs
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Best Performer — Himanshu Mod from Apollo Warriors
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Best Batsman — Himanshu Mod from Apollo Warriors
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Best Bowler — Saurabh Pinjani from Kedaara Super Kings
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Best Wicketkeeper — Mukund Mundhra from GA Mavericks
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Best Fielder — Sanchit Agarwal from NIIF Knights
Hosted from 31 January to 2 February 2025 in Mumbai, this year saw an impressive lineup of 23 teams comprising leading Indian and global private equity firms. The tournament provides an exciting platform for private equity professionals to connect beyond boardrooms, strengthening relationships through the shared passion for cricket.
It featured over 200 participants from Actis, Advent, Apollo Global Management, Ares Management Corporation, Bain Capital, Blackstone, Brookfield, The Carlyle Group, CPP Investments, Edelweiss Financial Services, General Atlantic, Goldman Sachs, Kedaara Capital, KKR, Macquarie Group, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Partners Group, Piramal Alternatives, Temasek, TPG Financial Services Inc, and Warburg Pincus LLC.
Ashraya Rao, Partner, Khaitan & Co said,
“The Investors’ Cricket Cup has become much more than just a tournament — it’s a celebration of camaraderie, community, competition, resilience, and the dynamic spirit of private equity. We truly love hosting our clients and their families, who bring unmatched energy and enthusiasm to the field. This year, it transformed into a true carnival, with families cheering from the sidelines, players showcasing incredible talent, and teams coming together beyond dealmaking.”
The Investors Cricket Cup continues to build a cherished tradition, bringing together the private equity community for a memorable and competitive sporting experience.