FAQs

No, DelhiPLT20.in is not the official website of the Delhi Premier League. This is an independently created fan platform developed to provide accessible and well-organized information about DPL 2025. We are not affiliated with DDCA, BCCI, or any franchise.

The league is organized by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). DDCA is the governing body for cricket in Delhi and is responsible for managing DPL operations, fixtures, regulations, and player selection processes.

The inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League was held in 2024, and it quickly gained popularity among domestic cricket fans. The 2025 edition is the second season, featuring expanded teams and more structured gameplay.

DPL 2025 features a total of 12 teams – 8 in the men’s division and 4 in the women’s division. Two new men’s franchises were introduced this season: Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers.

Players are selected through an open auction process, where franchises bid based on a fixed budget. The player pool is categorized into A (senior/professional), B (U-19/U-23), and C (emerging/U-16). Teams also retain certain players from previous seasons and use RTM (Right to Match) cards when applicable.

Currently, no. The Delhi Premier League is a domestic-only tournament focusing on local Indian talent, particularly from Delhi and surrounding regions. The goal is to give young and state-level players more exposure and competitive opportunities.

Live matches are streamed on FanCode, with selected fixtures also available on JioCinema and Sports18. Fans can access live scores, highlights, and post-match coverage through these platforms or follow updates on DPL’s and franchises’ social media channels.

Apart from live streaming, fans can track real-time scores through FanCode’s mobile app and website, as well as cricket portals like Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo. Team handles on social media also post live updates during match days.

DPL follows a round-robin league format, where all teams face each other during the group stage. The top four teams based on points qualify for the playoffs, which include semifinals and a final to decide the champion.

East Delhi Riders won the inaugural DPL season in 2024 by defeating South Delhi Superstarz in a closely contested final. They emerged as one of the strongest squads both statistically and strategically.

Yes, DPL also features a growing women’s division with four teams: Central Delhi Queens, East Delhi Riders (Women), North Delhi Strikers (Women), and South Delhi Superstarz (Women). The league is working toward building parity between the men’s and women’s formats.

Young players are typically scouted from DDCA-affiliated district tournaments, age-group championships, and performance trials. Outstanding performances in U-16 and U-23 categories can lead to auction eligibility or team selection in future seasons.

While this site covers DPL from a fan perspective, official announcements and regulations are usually shared by DDCA, media outlets like ANI, Hindustan Times, or NDTV Sports, and official team social handles. We recommend verifying important updates directly from those sources.