Delhi Premier League Set to Kick Off in August

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) will commence in August, featuring both men's and women's T20 matches. The franchise auction saw six men's teams sold for Rs 49.65 crore, with top bidders acquiring women's teams. Organized at Arun Jaitley Stadium, the league aims to nurture cricket talent.

The inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will take place in the second half of August, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced on Monday.

The T20 league will feature both men's and women's matches, and will be hosted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The franchise auction for the tournament, held on Sunday, resulted in the sale of six men's teams for a cumulative amount of Rs 49.65 crore.

The top four bidders for the men's teams also secured the women's teams, thereby promoting gender inclusivity, the DDCA said in a statement.

The first season of DPL will consist of 40 matches, including 33 men's games and seven women's games. DDCA president Rohan Jaitley expressed his delight, stating, “I am delighted to announce the Delhi Premier League Season 1 with a vision to provide equal opportunity for both male and female cricketers.”

“The DDCA's vision has always focused on nurturing talent for both the state team and the country, and the Delhi Premier League is a significant step in that direction,” he added.