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Categories: SPORTS

Delhi Premier League Season 3 launch and opening matches

Entities: Delhi Premier League · Delhi & District Cricket Association · Central Delhi Kings · Ayush Badoni · Arun Jaitley Stadium

Overview

The Delhi Premier League’s third T20 season runs from 31 July to 30 August 2026. After the player auction on 1 July, all eight franchises confirmed their squads. A pre‑season press conference on 29 July at the Arun Jaitley Stadium brought together the captains, who voiced optimism and outlined goals. New Purani Dilli 6 captain Anuj Rawat said he is honoured to lead a balanced side, while South Delhi Superstarz skipper Ayush Badoni highlighted his team’s motivation. West Delhi Lions vice‑captain Ayush Doseja spoke of defending the title. The league, organized by the Delhi & District Cricket Association, was described by the captains as featuring a balanced blend of experienced players and emerging talent, with a heightened competitive standard and a focus on entertaining fans. The opening match on 31 July pits Central Delhi Kings against Purani Dilli 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, kicking off a month‑long competition that aims to showcase emerging talent alongside established stars and culminates in a final‑day trophy showdown.

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Delhi Premier League Season 3 Starts July 31 with All Eight Captains at Press Conference

    Delhi Premier League season 3 kicks off on July 31 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with all eight franchise captains detailing squad plans after a player auction; the league runs till August 30.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Delhi Premier League season 3 auction features 600+ players, franchise owners express satisfaction

    The DPL held its season‑3 auction on 1 July with 600+ players; franchises received ₹1.5 cr (men) and ₹75 lakh (women) budgets, and owner Akash Nangia called the process satisfying.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Delhi Premier League Season 3 auction draws over 600 players

    The DPL Season 3 auction on 1 July in Delhi features eight men’s and four women’s franchises, a Rs 1.5 crore men’s purse, over 600 players, and marquee names like Rishabh Pant and Pratika Rawal.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Delhi Premier League Season 3 scheduled for July 31‑August 30, 2026

    The Delhi Premier League’s third season runs 31 July‑30 August 2026, with a player auction on 1 July; eight men’s and four women’s teams, including stars like Rishabh Pant, will compete.

Sources

acvila30.ro · bhaskarhindi.com · culturalpolicy.com · deccanchronicle.com · munsifdaily.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · socialnews.xyz · yespunjab.com

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