DPL 2026 Dates Set; Pant and Ishant Headline Star-Studded Edition
The third season of the Delhi Premier League will run from July 31 to August 30, featuring top domestic and international talent.
The Delhi Premier League returns for its third edition from July 31 to August 30, with the Delhi & District Cricket Association confirming the schedule. Notable names such as Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma are set to participate, alongside a host of IPL regulars and emerging players. The tournament has quickly become a significant domestic T20 competition in India.
The player auction is scheduled for July 1, where teams will finalize their rosters. Expected to attract interest are stars like Nitish Rana, Harshit Rana, Navdeep Saini, Ayush Badoni, Anuj Rawat, Priyansh Arya, Suyash Sharma, Digvesh Rathi, Mayank Rawat, Prince Yadav, Yash Dhull, Simarjeet Singh, Himmat Singh, Hrithik Shokeen, and Sarthak Ranjan. The blend of experience and youth promises high-quality contests.
The women's competition will also return, featuring prominent Delhi cricketers such as Shweta Sehrawat, Priya Punia, Soni Yadav, and Ayushi Soni. Rising talents like Tanisha Singh, Nazma, Monika, and Purva Siwach are also expected to participate, continuing the league's growth in women's cricket.