Delhi Premier League 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) |
| Current champion | East Delhi Riders (1st Title) |
| Most successful | East Delhi Riders (1 Title) |
| Most runs | Priyansh Arya (SDS) |
| Most wickets | Simardeep Singh (EDR) |
| TV | Sports 18 JioCinema[1] |
Delhi Premier League T20 is a Twenty20 franchise cricket tournament in the union territories of Delhi, India.[2] Organised by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), it was first contested during the 2024 season.[3]
The league is contested by six teams representing different zones in the 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.
Adani Group was the title sponsor for the 2024 competition.[9] The inaugural edition of the tournament had a draft of 270 players.
Teams
Men's
Six franchises compete in the men's competition.[10]
Central Delhi Kings
East Delhi Riders
North Delhi Strikers
Purani Dilli 6
South Delhi Superstarz
West Delhi Lions
Team locations
| Team | Zone | Debut | Captain | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Delhi Kings | Central Delhi | 2024 | Jonty Sidhu | Utech Developers Pvt. Ltd |
| East Delhi Riders | East Delhi | 2024 | Himmat Singh | Areion Finserve Pvt. Ltd |
| New Delhi Tigers | New Delhi | 2025 | TBA | Bheema Tolling, Traffic Solutions Private Limited, Crayon Advertising Limited |
| North Delhi Strikers | North Delhi | 2024 | Vaibhav Kandpal | Gupta Jee Tent Services Pvt. Ltd. |
| Outer Delhi Warriors | Outer Delhi | 2025 | TBA | Savita Paints Private Limited |
| Purani Dilli 6 | Old Delhi | 2024 | Ayush Rana | SISL Infotech Pvt. Ltd |
| South Delhi Superstarz | South Delhi | 2024 | Ayush Badoni | Real Force Resources Pvt Ltd |
| West Delhi Lions | West Delhi | 2024 | Hrithik Shokeen | Brew Force Limited |
Women's
Four franchises compete in the women's competition.
Central Delhi Kings
East Delhi Riders
North Delhi Strikers
South Delhi Superstarz
Team locations
| Team | Zone | 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. |
Seasons and results
| Season | Final | Player of the season | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Winners | Result | Runners-up | ||
| 2024 | Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi | 183/5 (20)Overs East Delhi Riders |
Scorecard Won by 3 runs |
180/9 (20) South Delhi Superstarz |
Priyansh Arya |
Team performance
| Franchise/Season | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Central Delhi Kings | 5th |
| East Delhi Riders | C |
| North Delhi Strikers | SF |
| Purani Delhi 6 | SF |
| South Delhi Superstarz | RU |
| West Delhi Lions | 6th |
- C: champions
- RU: runner-up
- SF or PO: team qualified for the semi-final stage
| Franchise/Season | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Central Delhi Queens | 4th |
| East Delhi Riders | 3rd |
| North Delhi Strikers | C |
| South Delhi Superstarz | RU |
- C: champions
- RU: runner-up
Records
Men's competition
| Score | Team | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308/5 (20 overs) | South Delhi Superstarz | North Delhi Strikers | 2024 |
| 254/5 (20 overs) | South Delhi Superstarz | Central Delhi Kings | 2024 |
| 241/0 (20 overs) | East Delhi Riders | Purani Dilli 6 | 2024 |
| 235/3 (20 overs) | South Delhi Superstarz | Purani Delhi 6 | 2024 |
| 228/4 (20 overs) | South Delhi Superstarz | West Delhi Lions | 2024 |
| Batter | Runs | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Badoni (South Delhi Superstarz) | 165 | North Delhi Strikers | 2024 |
| Anuj Rawat (East Delhi Riders) | 121 not out | Purani Delhi 6 | 2024 |
| Priyansh Arya (South Delhi Superstarz) | 120 | North Delhi Strikers | 2024 |
| Sujal Singh (East Delhi Riders) | 108 not out | Purani Delhi 6 | 2024 |
| Priyansh Arya (South Delhi Superstarz) | 107 not out | Purani Delhi 6 | 2024 |
References
- ^ "Delhi Premier League (DPL) Cricket 2024: watch live streaming in India". IndiaTv. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Pant, Ishant, Badoni, Rana among leading picks in Delhi Premier League player draft". ESPNcricinfo. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "DDCA announces inaugural Delhi Premier League". thehindu.com. 29 July 2024. 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. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma among others picked to feature in Delhi Premier League". indiatvnews.com. 3 August 2024. 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.