The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has lifted the curtain on the much-anticipated Delhi Premier League 2024 (DPL), presenting enthusiasts with a comprehensive schedule for what promises to be an electrifying inaugural edition of Delhi’s very own T20 cricket league. The excitement will kick off on Saturday, August 17, marking the beginning of a festival of cricket that highlights some of the most celebrated talents in Indian cricket.
In a move designed to add a competitive sheen and raise anticipation, the organizers revealed ten formidable teams following a riveting player auction held earlier this month. A commendable blend of seasoned professionals and emerging talent, six men’s teams and four women’s teams will participate in this historic inaugural tournament. A standout highlight is the participation of the renowned wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and the stalwart bowler Ishant Sharma, both set to display their prowess for the Purani Dilli 6 team in the tournament’s opening match at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.
The team lineups manifest a rich tapestry of talent and potential, each team being meticulously structured to ensnare the cricket fan’s imagination.
**Purani Dilli 6**:
– Players include: Rishabh Pant, Lalit Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Arpit Rana, Shivam Sharma, Prince Yadav, Mayank Gusain, Sanat Sangwan, Ankit Bhadana, Yug Gupta, Keshav Dalal, Ayush Singh, Kush Nagpal, Sumit Chhikara, Arnav Bugga, Vansh Bedi, Manjeet, Yash Bhardawaj, Sambhav Sharma, and Laxman.
**South Delhi Superstars**:
– Players include: Ayush Badoni, Kuldip Yadav, Priyansh Arya, Sumit Mathur, Divij Mehra, Kunwar Bidhuri, Digvesh Rathi, Tejaswi Dahiya, Raghav Singh, Saurabh Deswal, Sarthak Ray, Lakshay Sehrawat, Tarun Bisht, Shubham Dubey, Vision Panchal, Dhruv Singh, Mayank Gupta, Anshuman Hooda, Anindo Naharay, and Deepanshu Gulia.
**East Delhi Riders**:
– Players include: Anuj Rawat, Simarjeet Singh, Himmat Singh, Himanshu Chauhan, Harsh Tyagi, Vaibhav Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Samarth Seth, Pranav Pant, Sujal Singh, Hardik Sharma, Raunak Waghela, Agrim Sharma, Shantanu Yadav, Bhagwan Singh, Ansh Choudhary, Sagar Khatri, Shivam Kumar Tripathi, Rishabh Rana, and Lakshaya Sangwan.
**Central Delhi Kings**:
– Players include: Yash Dhull, Prince Choudhary, Hiten Dalal, Jonty Sidhu, Lakshay Thareja, Yogesh Sharma, Money Grewar, Keshav Dabas, Shaurya Malik, Saurav Dagar, Aryan Rana, Siddhant Bansal, Rajneesh Dadar, Sumit Kumar, Kaushal Suman, Deepesh Balyan, Vishant Bhati, Dhruv Kaushik, and Ajay Gulia.
**North Delhi Strikers**:
– Players include: Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Pranshu Vijayran, Vaibhav Kandpal, Kshitiz Sharma, Vaibhav Rawal, Yash Dabas, Pranav Rajvanshi, Manan Bhardwaj, Yash Bhatia, Yatish Singh, Aman Bharti, Yajas Sharma, Sarthak Ranjan, Anirudh Choudhary, Shivam, Yatharth Singh, Sidhhartha Solanki, Dhruv Chauhan, and Yuvraj Rathi.
**West Delhi Lions**:
– Players include: Hrithik Shokeen, Navdeep Saini, Dev Lakra, Deepak Punia, Shivank Vashisth, Akhil Chaudhary, Ayush Doseja, Krish Yadav, Anmol Sharma, Yugal Saini, Ankit Rajesh Kumar, Vivek Yadav, Aryan Dalal, Masab Alam, Ekansh Dobal, Shivam Gupta, Yogesh Kumar, Suryakant Chauhan, Tishant Dabla, and Ibrahim Ahmad Masoodi.
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The DPL 2024 extravaganza embarks on its journey with Rishabh Pant’s Purani Dilli 6 clashing against Ayush Badoni’s South Delhi Superstars on August 17. The initial fixture is slated for an 8:30 PM start. Following games are set to offer cricket buffs double doses of action with matches at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The fiercely competitive six-team tournament will span across a total of 33 matches, culminating in an exhilarating final on September 8, all hosted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
For those awaiting to catch every thrilling moment of this cricket bonanza, comprehensive live telecast arrangements have been made. Cricket aficionados can tune into the excitement via the Sports 18 2 TV channel. Additionally, Indian users will have the added advantage of streaming all DPL 2024 matches live for free on the JioCinema application and website.
The Delhi Premier League 2024 is not just another tournament; it represents the spirit of cricket thriving in the heart of the nation’s capital. With a line-up of celebrated players, meticulously curated teams, and exceptional organization, the DPL is poised to establish itself as a significant fixture in the T20 cricket calendar. The journey from August 17 to September 8 is set to be a rollercoaster of emotions, thrilling performances, and moments that will be remembered by cricket lovers for years to come. As the countdown to the first ball begins, the excitement is palpable, and cricket fever is ready to grip Delhi and beyond.
