Delhi Premier League is going to turn into reality soon. The T20 tournament will be an opportunity for young and aspiring girls and boys in cricket. DPL is going to launch by next week. Thus, the teams and finalisation process is also going on. Virender Sehwag is the brand ambassador of the Delhi Premier League. He mentioned that he joined the league as the brand ambassador and is happy to be a part of the league. Which teams will play in the DPL? Delhi Premier League 2024 schedule is as follows.
What Is Delhi Premier League?
Delhi Premier League is going to take place on 17 August 2024. Its launch event took place recently on Thursday. The initiative will help empower Delhi’s talented youth. The young girls and boys interested in cricket will explore more in the field. Delhi Premier League will have its final match on 8 September 2024. The match’s curiosity is taking all the cricket fans on the internet to search more about this league. We will provide a detailed view of the league and DPL 2024 Schedule below.
Delhi Premier Cricket League 2024 Schedule And Event Details
Particulars | Details |
DPL Start Date | 17 August 2024 |
DPL End Date & Finale | 8 September 2024 |
Match’s Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Total Number Of Matches | 40 |
Total Number of Men’s Matches | 33 |
Total Number of Women’s Matches | 7 |
Number Of Male Teams | 6 |
Number of Female Teams | 4 |
Total Expenditure on the League | 49.65 Crores |
Winning Amount | Rs. 1 Crore |
Where To Watch | Live Stream on Jio Cinemas and Sports 18 |
Which Teams Are Playing In Delhi Premier League 2024?
There will be six men’s teams and 4 female teams. Men’s Team is as follows:
- South Delhi Superstar: Real Force Resources Limited acquired the team with an investment of Rs. 8.95 Crores
- Purani Dilli 6: SISL Infotech Private Limited acquired the team for Rs. 8 Crores
- Central Delhi Kings: Utech Developers Private Limited acquired it for Rs. 8.25 Crores
- North Delhi Strikers: Gupta Jee Tent Services Private Limited acquired it for Rs. 8.15 Crores
- West Delhi Lions: Brew Force Limited acquired it for Rs. 8 Crores
- East Delhi Riders: Areion Finserve Private Limited acquired it for Rs. 8.3 Crores
Apart from the men’s team, there will be four female teams as well. They are as follows:
- South Delhi Superstars: Real Force Resources Private Limited
- Central Delhi Queens: Utech Developers Private Limited
- North Delhi Strikers: Gupta Jee Tent Services Private Limited
- East Delhi Riders: Areion Finserve Private Limited
Types of Players In DPL
There will be four types of players in DPL:
- Category A: IPL players and Players with international experience
- Category B: Players from the current senior Delhi Team
- Category C: Players from Delhi’s Under19 and Under 23 teams
- Category D: Top performers of the league of Delhi’s clubs
Which International Players Will Become A Part Of DPL? Will Rishabh Pant Join The League’s Inaugural Season?
DPL will have some international players hailing from Delhi. The DPL tournament can have some famous personalities like Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini, and Ishant Sharma. However, it depends a lot on the availability of the player. The players will be available according to their schedule. As they are international level player, there is no confirmation yet. According to sources, Rishabh Pant has promised to join the DPL.
Other prominent personalities like Navdeep and Harshit will also be a part of the league. Fans have a lot of excitement to see their favourite players in the match. The international players will increase the visibility of the league even more. DDCA is working on taking out the hidden talent of Delhi’s players in the tournament. Following are some measures to make DPL 2024 corruption-free.
What DDCA Says On Making DPL 2024 Corruption-Free?
DPL will be corruption free according to the sources. DDCA is putting all their efforts into keeping the league free from corruption. It will ensure that these practices stay away from the league and natural talent can flourish. DDCA has also taken measures to ensure corruption-free matches. For this, they will be following BCCI’s Anti-Corruption code to help the league organise smoothly. There will be 8 ACU officials along with 8 more from the state unit to ensure no malpractice during the league. Stay updated on Delhi Premier League 2024’s X(Twitter) account @DelhiPLT20.