The Indian people treat cricket as their national game which extends beyond its boundaries as a common athletic activity. It creates links between people who live in different types of communities throughout the country. The game exists as a continuous element of everyday life because children play it in narrow streets while fans watch matches at stadiums. The local event from Uttar Pradesh broke from tradition by offering something unexpected to its top players who usually receive trophies and cash prizes and bikes from other tournaments. Social media users have shared a video that shows Mahuaari Premier League (MPL) matches which took place in Deoria district. The video shows that the "Man of the Match" will receive a live local chicken as his award instead of receiving a trophy. The moment brought happiness to everyone present who laughed and cheered the organizers as they delivered the bird to the happy player. Social media user shared the video on X platform. He described it as a “pure desi” chicken being given as a prize and added the line, “India is not for beginners.” The caption quickly caught people’s attention and helped the video spread online. यूपी, देवरिया: क्रिकेट मैच में विनिंग टीम के "मैन ऑफ दा मैच"प्लेयर पथरदेवा को इनाम में देसी मुर्गा दिया गया।खासबात यह है...मुर्गा प्लान पांडेय जी का था। pic.twitter.com/RdGlVnKI7m — Shahnawaz (News 24) (@Shahnawazreport) February 11, 2026 Also Read | Explained: How Can AFG Qualify for T20 World Cup Super 8s After Losing to SA Social Media Reactions and Tournament Details The video started to get more views which led social media users to create entertaining comments. Many people praised the organisers for their creativity. The audience wondered whether the event needed a vegetarian food option. A few people suggested that the league should change its name to "Chicken Premier League." WATCH | UP cricket tournament goes viral for awarding a live chicken to ‘Man of the Match’. pic.twitter.com/KIFU8kGfrq — The Tatva (@thetatvaindia) February 11, 2026 UP के देवरिया जिला के पथरदेवा विधानसभा में क्रिकेट टूर्नामेंट हुआ,मैन ऑफ़ द मैच खिलाड़ी को ईनाम में ज़िंदा मुर्गा दिया गया है,वो भी शुद्ध देसी मुर्गा,India is not for beginners, pic.twitter.com/Ys2M3DOvRj — Prakash Yadav Pk (@prakshydv04) February 10, 2026 The Mahuaari Premier League (MPL) tournament took place in Mahuaari village which belongs to Pathardeva Assembly constituency. The local reports show that the event happened between February 1 and February 8 of 2026. The tournament hosted 16 teams who played matches with high intensity. The villagers from nearby areas came to watch the matches while they supported their respective teams. Cricket tournaments that occur in India bring communities closer together. The events focus on more than winning because they offer people a chance to enjoy themselves while participating in activities. The organizers create special experiences through their innovative approaches. The prize of a live chicken became the tournament's main attraction which brought national recognition to its existence. The MPL event displays cricketing activities which present players and spectators with joyful and uncomplicated experiences. The viral moment proves that the sport in India is not only about runs and wickets. It is also about shared laughter, creativity, and stories that people remember. The “Man of the Match” award might have lacked a typical trophy design but its design became the most popular award for public discussion during recent times.