The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 will run from August 2 to August 31, with a reserve day on September 1, hosted by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). All fixtures will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, and will be livestreamed across India via FanCode.
There are 8 men’s teams, and New Delhi Tigers feature as one of two new franchises added this season. They compete in Group A, along with Outer Delhi Warriors, Central Delhi Kings, and North Delhi Strikers. Each team plays 10 league matches—playing group opponents twice and cross-group opponents once. Top four teams move into playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final.
New Delhi Tigers Team Squad
The New Delhi Tigers squad blends emerging talent with experienced players:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Himmat Singh | Batsman(Captain) |
| Prince Yadav | All-Rounder |
| Hiten Dalal | Batsman |
| Deepak Punia | Bowler |
| Dhruv Kaushik | Batsman |
| Vaibhav Rawal | Batsman |
| Keshav Dalal | Bowler |
| Aatrey Tripathi | All-Rounder |
| Aayush Kumar | Bowler |
| Rahul Dagar | Batsman |
| Ruveer Kheterpal | All-Rounder |
| Piyansh Chhikara | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Nitesh Sharma | Bowler |
| Pratap Basista | Batsman |
| Ajay Rana | All-Rounder |
| Parikshit Singh Bhati | Bowler |
| Pankaj Jaiswal | All-Rounder |
| Aryan Dalal | Batsman |
| Shivam Gupta | Bowler |
| Pradyuman Sanan | All-Rounder |
| Rahul Chaudhary | Bowler |
| Varun Vanjani | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
- Team Entry: New Delhi Tigers entered the DPL as one of the two expansion teams for this season.
- Auction Highlight: Prince Yadav fetched a notable ₹33 lakhs in the player auction.
Match Format & Overs
- Match Format: T20 cricket → 20 overs per innings, total 40 overs per match
- League Stage: Each team plays 10 group matches
- Playoff Format: Top 4 → Qualifier 1 → Eliminator → Qualifier 2 → Final
- Reserve Setup: Final scheduled for August 31 at 7:00 PM IST, with September 1 as a backup day
New Delhi Tigers – Match Schedule (IST)
| Match No. | Date | Time | Opponent | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Aug 3, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Outer Delhi Warriors | 20 overs per side |
| 5 | Aug 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Central Delhi Kings | 20 overs per side |
| 8 | Aug 6, 2025 | 2:00 PM | East Delhi Riders | 20 overs per side |
| 13 | Aug 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM | North Delhi Strikers | 20 overs per side |
| 16 | Aug 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM | South Delhi Superstarz | 20 overs per side |
| 23 | Aug 16, 2025 | 2:00 PM | West Delhi Lions | 20 overs per side |
| 25 | Aug 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Central Delhi Kings | 20 overs per side |
| 26 | Aug 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Outer Delhi Warriors | 20 overs per side |
| 30 | Aug 23, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Central Delhi Kings | 20 overs per side |
| 38 | Aug 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM | North Delhi Strikers | 20 overs per side |
Should they qualify for the playoffs, the match times would be:
- 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 reserved)
Venue & Live Streaming
- Venue: Every match is held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, providing a central location for fans and consistent conditions.
- Streaming Platform: Full coverage via FanCode OTT, available across India for live action, highlights, and stats.
Debuting in DPL 2025, the New Delhi Tigers bring fresh energy and ambition. Powered by solid pickups like Prince Yadav, the franchise looks to establish itself and compete strongly from the outset. With easy access to matches in Delhi and live streaming across India, they offer fans a new team to rally behind this season.
Read more: – DPL 2025 Opening Ceremony
Quick Facts
- Overs per match: 20 per side
- Group Matches: 10 league games each
- Playoff Structure: Qualifier 1 → Eliminator → Qualifier 2 → Final
- Reserve Day for Final: September 1
Get ready for DPL 2025 starting August 2—New Delhi Tigers are poised to make a strong debut.
