The sun had just set below the Pulwama Sports Stadium, and a golden glow filled the air as thousands of fans had gathered to watch the first-ever-day-night match of Pulwama, which was also the inaugural match of the Royal Premier League (RPL). The stadium was electric, with fans waving flags, clapping enthusiastically, and looking for something out of the ordinary. This much-awaited tournament is the brainchild of Irfan Sarkar, who initiated the league to promote cricketing talent in Jammu and Kashmir. Royal Premier League consists of 10 competitive teams representing different districts (Royal Goodwill Cricket Club, Sultan Warriors Baramulla, Al Samad Kashmir, Elegant Strikers Srinagar, Peace Xi Pulwama, Valley Warriors Srinagar, Muraads 7th Street CC, The Real Sultan Sumerbugh, Valley Fresh Cold Chain, United Imports Srinagar), all competing to lift the trophy. For many fans, this match was not just a game of cricket, it was a chance to celebrate brotherhood and sporting passion in the region. Watch the video here: Beautiful video from Kashmir ❤️ 🇮🇳Over 30 Thousand of Indians turn up to watch a Day-Night cricket match in Pulwama.This is the Royal Premier League which features 12 teams from across Jammu and Kashmir.See the happiness on people's faces in these video and photos.#Jammu pic.twitter.com/DiWovqS5a3 — Mayank (@mayankcdp) August 26, 2025 Also Read | Abdul Samad Makes History with Twin Hundreds for J&K A Platform for Young Talent The inaugural game of the season saw Royal Goodwill take on Sultan Warriors Baramulla in blinding floodlights. The teams fought with incredible skill and determination, showcasing the fans with each ball, wicket, and run. Fans filled the stands with cheering, banners, and thunderous applause, showing the prominence of cricket to the people. The Royal Premier League is not only entertainment but also opportunity. Several young cricketers in the valley dream of playing at the highest levels, and the tournament is a leap in the right direction for them. Ball-by-ball commentary and live streaming on CricHeroes and JKSpotstime allow cricket lovers in Kashmir to watch the action closely. Royal Goodwill won the first match by handing Sultan Warriors Baramulla a 22 runs defeat. Chasing the target of 115 given by Royal Goodwill, Sultan Warriors were bundled out at 92. It was an exciting game of T20 cricket and the evening belonged to all who witnessed an enthralling start to the league. The Pulwama Sports Stadium crowd ensured that cricket in Kashmir is more booming than ever. With the tournament progressing, every game will be drama-packed and exciting, and the fans are going to sit back and wait and watch who shall claim the best teams and new stars make their way. The Royal Premier League is not just another tournament, it's a revolution to take cricket to new heights in Kashmir and provide local cricketers with the recognition they deserve.