GUJARAT, AHMEDABAD 12 APRIL 2025: In a high-octane celebration of sport, community, and connection, BNI Ahmedabad hosted the grand finale of the third edition of the Sicilian Premier League (SPL), the city’s biggest cricket and pickleball carnival, blending passion for the game with purposeful networking.
Held at Karnavati Club, Anay Tuskers, led by Maharsh Patel of Anay, took on H2O Carzspa Hercules, captained by Harsh Tanna of H2O Carzspa, in the final. The match kept audiences on the edge of their seats. With 12 runs required off the final over, tension surged through the crowd. After three balls yielded no runs, suspense gave way to celebration as Anay Tuskers seized the SPL 3.0 championship title.
Yash Vasant, Chairman and Executive Director of BNI Ahmedabad, said, “The Sicilian Premier League is a powerful metaphor for how business should be played – with integrity, energy, and a team-first mindset. At BNI Ahmedabad, we don’t just network, we build heart-to-heart relationships. This is where leaders cheer each other on, both on and off the pitch.”
SPL 2025 kicked off with a debut of pickleball at Shaishya Pulse Arena, setting the stage for weeks of electrifying sporting action. With over 300 business leaders participating, it was not just about the scoreboard, but about collaboration and community.
BNI Ahmedabad, with 60+ chapters and over 3,000 members, stands tall as India’s largest BNI region, demonstrating how business is built through relationships and referrals. Events like SPL exemplify this spirit, turning sports fields into stages for forging genuine connections.
SPL 3.0 was a showcase of sportsmanship, team spirit and the kind of meaningful bonding that only BNI can create.