Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 auction

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The most expensive player in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 auction was Simarjeet Singh, who fetched a record ₹39 lakh. He was snapped up by Central Delhi Kings after a fierce bidding war, making him the costliest player of the season

Following him closely were:

  • Digvesh Rathi — acquired by South Delhi Superstarz for ₹38 lakh

  • Nitish Rana — picked by West Delhi Lions at ₹34 lakh

  • Prince Yadav — joined New Delhi Tigers for ₹33 lakh

Top 4 Most Expensive Buys – Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025

Player Team Price
Simarjeet Singh Central Delhi Kings ₹39 lakh
Digvesh Rathi South Delhi Superstarz ₹38 lakh
Nitish Rana West Delhi Lions ₹34 lakh
Prince Yadav New Delhi Tigers ₹33 lakh

 

Digvesh Rathi snapped the deal of 38 lakh in Delhi Premier League 2025
Digvesh Rathi snapped the deal of 38 lakh in Delhi Premier League 2025

Origin & Inauguration (2024)

  • Launched by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) in July 2024 as a franchise-owned T20 league
  • Franchise Auction: Six men’s teams were sold for a combined ₹49.65 crore—top four buyers also secured women’s teams, reinforcing a gender-inclusive approach
  • Tournament Structure: Featured 40 matches (33 men’s, 7 women’s) played as double-headers at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi
  • Branding & Ambience: Celebrity-filled opening ceremony with performances by Badshah and Sonam Bajwa. Virender Sehwag appointed brand ambassador, Rishabh Pant led Purani Dilli 6

Inaugural Season Highlights (2024)

  • Champion: East Delhi Riders triumphed in a dramatic final, edging South Delhi Superstarz by 3 runs 
  • Records & Stars:
    • Priyansh Arya (SDS) hit the league’s first century—an unbeaten 107 off 55 balls 
    • Simardeep Singh (EDR) finished as the leading wicket-taker
  • Talent Spotlight: Season earned acclaim as a springboard to IPL, with local stars like Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma, Harshit Rana, Ayush Badoni, and Digvesh Rathi drawing attention

Expansion & Second Season (2025)

  • Teams Expanded: Two new franchises—Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers—joined, increasing the league to eight men’s teams. Women’s league remained at four teams
  • Auction Evolution: Held July 2025, with players categorised into A (experienced), B (U-23/19), and C (U-16). Teams could retain one core player pre-auction
  • Venues & Format: Continued at Arun Jaitley Stadium, using a round-robin + playoff format

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