Sports

Delhi Premier League inaugural season to kick off in August

Published by
Patriot Bureau

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has announced that the first edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will take place in the latter half of August.

The T20 tournament, which will feature both men’s and women’s matches, is set to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

During the franchise auction on Sunday, six men’s teams were sold for a total of Rs 49.65 crore.

The top four bidders for the men’s franchises automatically secured women’s teams as well, which, according to the DDCA, enhances gender inclusivity within the league.

Also Read: Women’s cricket leagues, high performance centres in Delhi cricket: DDCA President Rohan Jaitley

In its inaugural season, the DPL will host 40 matches in total, with 33 games in the men’s category and 7 in the women’s.

“I am thrilled to announce the launch of the first season of the Delhi Premier League, aimed at offering equal opportunities for both male and female cricketers,” said DDCA President Rohan Jaitley.

He further added, “The DDCA’s mission has always been to foster talent that can excel for both the state team and the country, and the Delhi Premier League marks a significant step forward in that direction”. (With inputs from PTI)

Patriot Bureau

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Recent Posts

Delhi govt plans AI-powered bus shelters; commuters to get real-time route, frequency info

AI-enabled bus shelters planned across Delhi to provide real-time route, frequency and wait-time information, with…

March 17, 2026

Delhi: Iron bridge collapses in Roop Nagar, woman dead

The woman, who was a beggar around 50 years of age, died when the structure…

March 17, 2026

Cousin records as man shoots self while loading pistol in Delhi; video goes viral

Incident in east Delhi’s Dallupura captured on camera by cousin as man sustains fatal gunshot…

March 17, 2026

Air quality in Delhi moderate

Delhi records a pleasant morning with below-normal temperatures as air quality remains in the ‘moderate’…

March 17, 2026

Experts push easier access to nicotine gums to boost smoking cessation in India

Doctors say regulated nicotine replacement therapy is far safer than cigarettes and can significantly improve…

March 17, 2026

Delhi Police ASI arrested for taking Rs 20,000 bribe in dowry harassment case

Delhi Police’s vigilance unit arrested an ASI for allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to…

March 16, 2026