The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025, organized by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), is set to take place from August 2 to August 31, with September 1 as a reserve day. Matches will be hosted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, and fans across India can stream every game live on FanCode.
This season features 8 men’s teams (up from 6 in 2024), divided into two groups. Each team plays 10 league matches in a mix of double round-robin within the group and single matches against the other group. The top 4 progress to playoffs following the IPL-style format: Qualifier 1 → Eliminator → Qualifier 2 → Final.
East Delhi Riders are in Group B, alongside West Delhi Lions, South Delhi Superstarz, and Purani Dilli 6.
East Delhi Riders Squad
The East Delhi Riders bring strong domestic talent and mix of emerging youth. Their squad includes:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Navdeep Saini | Bowler |
| Anuj Rawat | Wicketkeeper-Batsman(Captain) |
| Akhil Chaudhary | Batsman |
| Mayank Rawat | All-Rounder |
| Arpit Rana | Bowler |
| Salil Malhotra | Batsman |
| Rounak Waghela | Bowler |
| Vansh Jetly | All-Rounder |
| Yashwardhan Oberai | Batsman |
| Sujal Singh | Bowler |
| Hardik Sharma | All-Rounder |
| Kavya Gupta | Batsman |
| Rohan Rathi | Bowler |
| Ashish Meena | All-Rounder |
| Ajay Ahlawat | Bowler |
| Kunal Sharma | Batsman |
| Rohit Yadav | Bowler |
| Mrinal Gulati | All-Rounder |
| Yuvraaj Rathi | Batsman |
| Shivam Kumar Tripathi | Bowler |
| Vaibhav Baisla | All-Rounder |
- Auction Highlight: Navdeep Saini was one of the notable buys, going for ₹10 lakhs.
- Recent Champions: East Delhi Riders won DPL 2024, edging out South Delhi Superstarz by just 3 runs in a thrilling final.
Match Format & Overs
- Format: T20 cricket → 20 overs per innings, total 40 overs per match
- Group Stage: Each team plays 10 league games
- Playoffs: Top four follow the Qualifier → Eliminator structure
- Final & Reserve Day: Final scheduled for August 31 at 7:00 PM IST; reserve day on September 1
Read more: DPL 2025 Opening Ceremony
East Delhi Riders Match Schedule (All times in IST)
| Match No. | Date | Time | Opponent | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 3, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Central Delhi Kings | 20 overs per side |
| 4 | Aug 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Outer Delhi Warriors | 20 overs per side |
| 9 | Aug 6, 2025 | 2:00 PM | West Delhi Lions | 20 overs per side |
| 12 | Aug 8, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Outer Delhi Warriors | 20 overs per side |
| 13 | Aug 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM | New Delhi Tigers | 20 overs per side |
| 15 | Aug 9, 2025 | 2:00 PM | South Delhi Superstarz | 20 overs per side |
| 21 | Aug 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Purani Dilli 6 | 20 overs per side |
| 27 | Aug 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Purani Dilli 6 | 20 overs per side |
| 29 | Aug 21, 2025 | 7:00 PM | West Delhi Lions | 20 overs per side |
| 33 | Aug 24, 2025 | 2:00 PM | South Delhi Superstarz | 20 overs per side |
If the Riders reach the playoffs, their matches may include:
- Qualifier 1 – Aug 29, 2:00 PM
- Eliminator – Aug 29, 7:00 PM
- Qualifier 2 – Aug 30, 7:00 PM
- Final – Aug 31, 7:00 PM (with Sep 1 as reserve day)
Venue & Live Streaming
- Venue: All DPL 2025 matches are held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, offering a consistent home-ground atmosphere.
- Live Coverage: Available across India via FanCode’s OTT platform, ensuring mobile and web access for live scores and highlights.
Conclusion
As defending champions, the East Delhi Riders enter DPL 2025 with strong form and confidence. With fiery skills from Navdeep Saini, a promising squad of young talent, and full stadium support in Delhi, they aim to retain their title in this enlarged, action-packed tournament.
- Match Overs: 20 per innings
- Group Stage: 10 matches
- Playoff Format: Top 4 → Qualifier 1 / Eliminator / Qualifier 2 / Final
- Final Reserve Day: 1st September
Cricket fans across India can tune in from August 2 to watch the Riders chase back-to-back glory.
