After the roaring success of the 2024 season, the excitement is back as the Delhi Premier League 2025 gears up for an even more thrilling edition. This year, DPL 2025 promises to be more action-packed with the inclusion of two new teams, raising the competition and fan excitement to a whole new level.
What makes this season even more special? The league will feature top-tier talent, including iconic names like Rishabh Pant, the nephew of Virat Kohli, and the son of cricket legend Virender Sehwag, making it a star-studded event that could rival even the IPL in popularity.
The auction for DPL 2025 is scheduled for 6th July, where a mix of marquee players and emerging talent will be part of it. In this blog, you will find everything you need to know about Delhi Premier League 2025—from the full schedule and team line-up to player lists, venues, auction, and more.
Overview of Delhi Premier League
| Feature | Details |
| Tournament Name | Delhi Premier League 2025 (DPL 2025) |
| Season | 2nd Edition |
| Organizer | Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) |
| Number of Teams | 8 (2 new teams in 2025) |
| Auction Date | July 6, 2025 |
| Tournament Start Date | First Week of August 2025 |
| Format | Round-Robin + Playoffs |
| Number of Matches | Approx. 32–36 Matches |
| Key Players | Rishabh Pant, Nephew of Virat Kohli, Sehwag’s Son |
| Venues | Delhi NCR (Feroz Shah Kotla, Noida Stadium, etc.) |
| Live Telecast | Sports18 / JioCinema (To Be Confirmed) |
Delhi Premier League 2025 Schedule
Delhi Premier League is likely to begin in the first week of August. The auction for DPL 2025 will be held on July 6, 2025, and schedule will be announced soon. This season is expected to feature 8 teams (including 2 new entrants), competing in a round-robin format followed by playoffs.
All matches of the Delhi Premier League 2025 will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, a well-equipped venue known for hosting major domestic and international cricket matches.
As for now, you can check the DPL 2024 Schedule for reference (new schedule will be updated soon):
| Date | Teams Playing | Winner / Result |
| 17 Aug 2024 | Purani Dilli vs South Delhi Superstarz | SDS won by 3 wickets |
| 18 Aug 2024 | Central Delhi Kings vs East Delhi Riders | EDR won by 10 wickets |
| 18 Aug 2024 | West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers | WDL won by 3 wickets |
| 19 Aug 2024 | Central Delhi Kings vs North Delhi Strikers | NDS won by 7 wickets |
| 20 Aug 2024 | Purani Dilli vs East Delhi Riders | EDR won by 5 wickets |
| 20 Aug 2024 | Central Delhi Kings vs SDS | SDS won by 6 wickets |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Purani Dilli vs West Delhi Lions | PD won by 7 wickets |
| 22 Aug 2024 | East Delhi Riders vs SDS | EDR won by 7 wickets |
| 23 Aug 2024 | Central Delhi Kings vs Purani Dilli | CDK won by 109 runs |
| 23 Aug 2024 | West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders | EDR won by 5 wickets |
| 24 Aug 2024 | North Delhi Strikers vs Purani Dilli | PD won by 6 wickets |
| 24 Aug 2024 | West Delhi Lions vs Central Delhi Kings | CDK won by 10 wickets |
| 25 Aug 2024 | SDS vs West Delhi Lions | SDS won by 69 runs |
| 25 Aug 2024 | East Delhi Riders vs North Delhi Strikers | EDR won by 6 wickets |
| 26 Aug 2024 | SDS vs Purani Dilli | SDS won by 88 runs |
| 27 Aug 2024 | East Delhi Riders vs Central Delhi Kings | CDK won by 5 wickets |
| 27 Aug 2024 | Purani Dilli vs North Delhi Strikers | PD won by 20 runs |
| 28 Aug 2024 | SDS vs Central Delhi Kings | SDS won by 122 runs |
| 29 Aug 2024 | North Delhi Strikers vs West Delhi Lions | NDS won by 7 wickets |
| 29 Aug 2024 | East Delhi Riders vs Purani Dilli | EDR won by 26 runs |
| 30 Aug 2024 | West Delhi Lions vs SDS | WDL won by 4 runs (DLS) |
| 30 Aug 2024 | North Delhi Strikers vs Central Delhi Kings | NDS won by 9 runs |
| 31 Aug 2024 | SDS vs North Delhi Strikers | SDS won by 112 runs |
| 31 Aug 2024 | West Delhi Lions vs Purani Dilli | PD won by 6 wickets |
| 01 Sept 2024 | North Delhi Strikers vs SDS | NDS won by 61 runs |
| 01 Sept 2024 | East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions | EDR won by 52 runs |
| 02 Sept 2024 | Purani Dilli vs Central Delhi Kings | PD won by 33 runs |
| 03 Sept 2024 | Central Delhi Kings vs West Delhi Lions | CDK won by 58 runs |
| 04 Sept 2024 | North Delhi Strikers vs East Delhi Riders | Match abandoned |
| 05 Sept 2024 | SDS vs East Delhi Riders | Match abandoned |
| 06 Sept 2024 | 1st Semi-final: EDR vs NDS | EDR won by 4 wickets |
| 07 Sept 2024 | 2nd Semi-final | Match abandoned |
| 08 Sept 2024 | Final: East Delhi Riders vs SDS | EDR won by 3 runs |
As per the latest report, Rishabh Pant is retained by the Purani Dilli 6, owned by SISL Infotech Pvt. Ltd. The most buzzing entries of this season are – Aaryaveer Kohli, nephew of Virat Kohli, and Aryavir Sehwag, the son of explosive batsman Virendra Sehwag.
The other most notable player is IPL’s centurion and 6 sixes hitter of the last season of DPL 2024 – Priyansh Arya, a member of South Delhi Superstarz. Other players are Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma, Harshit Rana, Digvesh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, and more.
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Delhi Premier League Teams List
In contrast to DPL 2024, which hosted six teams, DPL 2025 featured eight teams with two new entrants – Outer Delhi and New Delhi. These teams will join the existing six teams – East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions, South Delhi Superstarz, Purani Dilli 6, and Central Delhi Kings.
List of Teams in DPL 2025:
- Outer Delhi
- New Delhi
- Central Delhi Kings
- East Delhi Riders
- North Delhi Strikers
- Purani Dilli 6
- South Delhi Superstarz
- West Delhi Lions
Delhi Premier League 2025 Auction
The Delhi Premier League auction 2025 will be held on July 6, 2025. Two new teams are joining this season, and over 400 players will be up for bidding, including big names like Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma. Each team will have ₹3 crore to build their squad.
| Auction Dates | Men: July 6, 2025 · Women: July 7, 2025 |
| Organizer | Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) + Perfect Pitch |
| New Teams Added | Outer Delhi (₹10.6 crore), New Delhi (₹9.2 crore) |
| Total Teams in 2025 | 8 Teams (Up from 6 in 2024) |
| Notable Players | Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma, Harshit Rana, Ayush Badoni, Anuj Rawat, etc. |
| Emerging Talents | Aaryaveer Kohli (Virat’s nephew), Vedant & Aaryavir Sehwag (Virender’s sons) |
| Retained Marquee Player | Rishabh Pant (Purani Dilli 6) |
| Auction Focus | IPL-ready talents, Delhi’s youth pool, gender inclusivity |
