Delhi Premier League T20 is a Twenty20 franchise cricket tournament in union territories of Delhi in India.[2] organised by Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and first contested during the 2024 season.[3]
 Official Logo of the DPL T20 | |
| Countries | India |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Delhi & District Cricket Association |
| Format | Twenty20 |
| First edition | 2024 |
| Next edition | 2025 |
| Tournament format | Round-robin and playoffs |
| Number of teams | Men's (6) Women's (4) |
| TV | Sports 18 (TV) Jio Cinema (Internet)[1] |
 2024 Delhi Premier League T20 | |
The league is contested by six teams representing different zones in union territories of Delhi.[4][5][6][7][8]
Almost all matches take place as back-to-back double-headers at the same venue on the same day. One ticket gives access to both the men's and women's games.
History
editIn August 2024, the Delhi Premier League T20 was launched. The league was aimed to make up for the absence of high-profile matches in Delhi every year and to expose talented players from districts.
The Delhi Premier League T20 is a domestic T20 tournament organized by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).
The tournament is scheduled to start on Saturday, August 17, and will conclude on Sunday, September 8. It will be the first edition of the tournament.
A total of 40 matches are scheduled to take place in this edition of the tournament at the Arun Jaitley Stadium In Delhi.
A total of six teams are going to participate in the tournament. These six teams are: South Delhi Superstarz, Purani Dilli 6, Central Delhi Kings, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions, East Delhi Riders.
Virender Sehwag has been roped in as the Brand Ambassador of the tournament.[9]
Overview
edit- Total Money Spent: INR 49.65 crore
- Prize Money: INR 1 Crore
- Franchises: Team & Owners Details
- Men’s Teams:
- South Delhi Superstarz – Acquired by Real Force Resources Pvt Ltd for INR 8.95 crore
- Purani Dilli 6 – Acquired by SISL Infotech Pvt. Ltd. for INR 8 crore
- Central Delhi Kings – Acquired by Utech Developers Pvt. Ltd. for INR 8.25 crore
- North Delhi Strikers – Acquired by Gupta Jee Tent Services Pvt. Ltd. for INR 8.15 crore
- West Delhi Lions – Acquired by Brew Force Limited for INR 8 crore
- East Delhi Riders – Acquired by Areion Finserve Pvt. Ltd. for INR 8.3 crore
The top four bidders in the men’s franchise auction also secured the women’s teams, which include:
- Women's Teams:
- South Delhi Superstarz – Real Force Resources Pvt Ltd
- Central Delhi Queens – Utech Developers Pvt. Ltd.
- North Delhi Strikers – Gupta Jee Tent Services Pvt. Ltd.
- East Delhi Riders – Areion Finserve Pvt. Ltd.
The inaugural edition of the tournament has a draft of 270 players from all across Delhi, including national, U-23, and U-19. The players have been classified into four categories mentioned as follows:
- Category A: IPL stars/ players with international experience
- Category B: Players from the current senior Delhi team
- Category C: Players from Delhi’s U-19 & U-23 teams
- Category D: Top Performers of the Leagues of Delhi’s Clubs
Tournament structure
editSix city-based teams will compete during the school summer holidays.There will be 18 matches in the league stage of the tournament, with the top four teams qualifying for the semi-final stage. The winners of both the semi-final matches will be the finalists.
Teams
editMen's Team
editSix franchises are competing in the Men's league.[10] The franchises are named after a Zones it is representing in the state.
| Team | Zone | Captain | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Delhi Superstarz | South Delhi | Real Force Resources Pvt Ltd | |
| East Delhi Riders | East Delhi | Areion Finserve Pvt. Ltd | |
| Central Delhi Kings | Central Delhi | Utech Developers Pvt. Ltd | |
| North Delhi Strikers | North Delhi | Gupta Jee Tent Services Pvt. Ltd. | |
| West Delhi Lions | West Delhi | Brew Force Limited | |
| Purani Dilli 6 | Old Delhi | SISL Infotech Pvt. Ltd |
Women's team
editFour franchises are competing in the Women's league. The franchises are named after a Zones it is representing in the state.
| Team | Zone | Captain | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Delhi Superstarz | South Delhi | Real Force Resources Pvt Ltd | |
| East Delhi Riders | East Delhi | Areion Finserve Pvt. Ltd | |
| Central Delhi Queens | Central Delhi | Utech Developers Pvt. Ltd | |
| North Delhi Strikers | North Delhi | Gupta Jee Tent Services Pvt. Ltd. |
Tournament season and results
editMen's Final
edit| Season | Venue | Winners | Result | Runners-up | Player of the season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Women's Final
edit| Season | Venue | Winners | Result | Runners-up | Player of the season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Team performance
editMen's
editSeason Franchise |
2024 |
|---|---|
| C | |
| RU | |
| SF | |
| SF | |
- C: champions
- RU: runner-up
- SF or PO: team qualified for the semi-final stage of the competition
Women's
editSeason Franchise |
2024 |
|---|---|
| C | |
| RU | |
- C: champions
- RU: runner-up
Sponsorships
editDelhi Premier League T20 announces Adani Group as Title Sponsor for inaugural season was named as the first sponsor for the tournament and beyond in a multi-year deal.
- Adani became the title sponsor in 2023 season
See also
edit- Andhra Premier League
- Bengal Pro T20 League
- Bihar Cricket League
- Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League
- Kerala Cricket League
- Madhya Pradesh League
- Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20
- Maharashtra Premier League
- Odisha Cricket League
- Pondicherry Premier League
- Rajasthan Premier League
- Saurashtra Premier League
- Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup
- Tamil Nadu Premier League
- T20 Mumbai
- UP T20 League
References
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- ^ "Pant, Ishant, Badoni, Rana among leading picks in Delhi Premier League player draft". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "DDCA announces inaugural Delhi Premier League". thehindu.com. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Inaugural Delhi Premier League May See Rishabh Pant In Action". timesofindia. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Navdeep Saini Among Others To Play For West Delhi Lions In Delhi Premier League". timesofindia. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "BCCI Approves DDCA's Proposal To Organize Delhi Premier League". timesofindia. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Delhi Premier League's inaugural edition starts from August at Arun Jaitley Stadium". timesofindia. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma among others picked to feature in Delhi Premier League". indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ Release, Press (2 August 2024). "DDCA appoints Virender Sehwag as brand ambassador of inaugural season of Delhi Premier League". CricTracker. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Teams". CricTracker. Retrieved 16 August 2024.