The Delhi Premier League 2026 features eight teams competing in a round robin league stage, with the top four advancing to the playoffs.
Follow the latest DPL 2026 points table, team rankings, Net Run Rate (NRR), match results, and qualification scenarios as the tournament progresses.
DPL 2026 League Updated Standings:
The Delhi Premier League 2026 league stage follows a round robin format, with each team playing every other team. The top four teams in the standings at the end of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs.
| Pos | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | N/R | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Delhi Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2 | East Delhi Riders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 3 | New Delhi Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | North Delhi Strikers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | Outer Delhi Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 6 | Purani Dilli 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 7 | South Delhi Superstarz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 8 | West Delhi Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
(Note: NRR denotes Net Run Rate. Top 4 teams qualified for the Playoffs.)
DPL 2026 Playoff Results:
The playoffs produced some of the most thrilling cricket of the year. The West Delhi Lions, led by Nitish Rana, staged an incredible comeback from the 4th position to win three knockout matches in a row.
- Qualifier 1: Central Delhi Kings beat East Delhi Riders by 6 wickets.
- Eliminator: West Delhi Lions beat South Delhi Superstarz by 7 wickets.
- Qualifier 2: West Delhi Lions beat East Delhi Riders by 8 wickets.
- The Final: West Delhi Lions beat Central Delhi Kings by 6 wickets.
Season Awards:
The standout performers who defined the 2025 season:
- Champion: West Delhi Lions
- Player of the Tournament: Nitish Rana (West Delhi Lions)
- Orange Cap (Most Runs): Arpit Rana (495 Runs)
- Purple Cap (Most Wickets): Money Grewal (20 Wickets)
Points System Explained:
The DPL follows a standard scoring system to determine the rankings:
- Win: 2 Points
- Loss: 0 Points
- No Result / Abandoned: 1 Point each
- Tie: Decided by Super Over (Winner gets 2 points).
If teams finish on equal points, the Net Run Rate (NRR) is used as the primary tie breaker. This was crucial in 2025, as South Delhi Superstarz finished above West Delhi Lions on the table purely due to a superior NRR, though the Lions eventually won the title.
FAQs
The West Delhi Lions won the 2025 edition, defeating Central Delhi Kings in the final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
All matches of the Delhi Premier League 2026 are scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
The playoffs are scheduled to begin after the completion of the league stage. The playoff schedule includes Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.
Each team plays seven league matches in a single round-robin format before the playoffs begin.