With less than a month to go, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 has received a slight update to its schedule. The tournament, which was earlier set to begin on August 14, will now start on August 15, and the final has been moved from September 21 to September 22. While most fixtures remain the same, a few match dates and timings have been adjusted for smoother planning.

The updated schedule was released on July 23 by CPL T20 and Cricket West Indies (CWI) through their official platforms. The changes have been made to help with venue availability, fan engagement, and better coordination with broadcasters. All matches will still be played across seven Caribbean venues, with six teams competing for the title.

CPL 2025 Venues (7 across the Caribbean)

Competing Teams – CPL 2025

• Saint Lucia Kings (Defending Champions)
• Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
• Barbados Royals
• Guyana Amazon Warriors
• St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
• Trinbago Knight Riders

CPL 2025: Updated Full Schedule

What's New in CPL 2025?

• Minor rescheduling for smoother logistics
• Dwayne Bravo’s head coach debut with TKR
• Mandatory inclusion of one Breakout League player per XI
• All knockout matches hosted at Providence Stadium, Guyana
• A rich blend of global stars and rising Caribbean talent

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CPL 2025: Full Squads of all 6 teams

Saint Lucia Kings: Tim David, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert, Roston Chase, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Wiese, Delano Potgieter, Matthew Forde, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Javelle Glen, Micah McKenzie, Shadrack Descarte, Johann Jeremiah, Keon Gaston, Ackeem Auguste

Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Glenn Phillips, Gudakesh Motie, Moeen Ali, Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamarh Brooks, Kemol Savory, Hassan Khan, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Quentin Sampson, Riyad Latif

Trinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Alex Hales, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Colin Munro, Usman Tariq, Ali Khan, Darren Bravo, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Terrance Hinds, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Da Silva, Nathan Edward

Barbados Royals: Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Quinton de Kock, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Jomel Warrican, Kadeem Alleyne, Shaqkere Parris, Kofi James, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke, Zishan Motara, Johann Layne, Ramon Simmonds

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: Imad Wasim, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy, Justin Greaves, Bevon Jacobs, Jayden Seales, Allah Ghazanfar, Rahkeem Cornwall, Odean Smith, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore, Kevin Wickham, Joshua James

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Corbin Bosch, Waqar Salamkheil, Andre Fletcher, Alick Athanaze, Mohammad Nawaz, Dominic Drakes, Mikyle Louis, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Louis, Jyd Goolie, Navin Bidaisee, Leniko Boucher

CPL 2025 Live Streaming and Telecast Details

These platforms had exclusive rights during the CPL 2024 season, and are expected to continue their coverage for the 2025 edition as well. In case there is any change to the live coverage arrangements for CPL 2025, updates will be shared once officially confirmed by Cricket West Indies (CWI) or CPL T20 management.

The West Indies have announced a 16-member squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, scheduled to take place from July 20 to 28 in Jamaica and St. Kitts. The series will be pivotal in the West Indies’ ongoing preparations for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Among the notable inclusions are two first-time call-ups: 18-year-old batting prospect Jewel Andrew and left-arm seamer Jediah Blades. Andrew, who also offers backup wicketkeeping, made headlines with his fearless strokeplay during CPL 2024. Blades, who debuted in ODIs earlier this year, showcased his potential with impactful spells during the West Indies Breakout League, particularly with the new ball.

New Faces Join Familiar Core as West Indies Gear Up for Australia T20Is

Shai Hope will continue to lead the side, which retains a familiar core from the recent T20I series win against Ireland. Andre Russell, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, will feature only in the first two matches of the series, both of which will be played at his home ground, Sabina Park.

Head Coach Daren Sammy underlined the team’s goals of strategic continuity and building momentum heading into the next World Cup cycle. “We want to regain our form at home and climb the rankings with this exciting group of players,” Sammy said. “Our goals and strategic plans are aligned to winning the T20 World Cup in 2026.”

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With Rovman Powell returning, and the presence of experienced names like Jason Holder and Akeal Hosein, the West Indies will be aiming for a strong performance against a quality Australian side and to bounce back from recent home defeats.

Match Schedule – West Indies vs Australia T20I Series

West Indies Squad: Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell* (for first two T20Is), Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed a 15-player squad for their three-match T20I series against Bangladesh that is set to run from July 20 to July 24 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. In the absence of injured vice-captain Shadab Khan and senior fast Haris Rauf, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha will once again lead the side.

Shadab recently had surgery on his right shoulder in the UK, making him unavailable for the series, and Rauf picked up a Grade 1 hamstring injury playing for San Francisco Unicorns in the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) and is also unavailable for the tour.

Balanced Squads Melding Future Stars and Established Contributors

The squad is a blend of youth and experience. Selection was made based on the significant contributions every one of the players made to domestic and franchise performances. An exciting inclusion was right-arm fast bowler Salman Mirza, who dazzled in Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9 with Lahore Qalandars. In four matches, Mirza took nine wickets at a 15.00 average, and he is more than deserving of selection.

Batting firepower includes explosive openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, and middle-order firepower of Khushdil Shah and Hussain Talat. All-rounders Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz add important depth. Wicketkeeping will be shared by Mohammad Haris and Sahibzada Farhan.

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The Pakistan team is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on July 16, with the three T20Is to be played on July 20, 22, and 24, all starting at 6:00 PM local time. This will be the second T20I series between the two sides this year. Pakistan had earlier swept Bangladesh 3-0 in May at home and will now look to replicate that success on away soil.

Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh – T20I Series Schedule

Pakistan squad for Bangladesh T20I series:

Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, and Sufyan Moqim

The Purani Dilli 6 franchise went into the DPL 2025 auction with a major advantage the retention of Indian star Rishabh Pant for ₹21 lakh. With one of the league’s biggest names as their face, the team focused on building a youthful, dynamic, and versatile squad around him.

The most expensive signing for Purani Dilli 6 was pacer Rajneesh Dadar, snapped up for ₹19 lakh. His recent performances in local and zonal cricket have earned him a reputation as a breakthrough artist with the ball. The addition of experienced all-rounder Lalit Yadav for ₹10 lakh adds solidity in the middle order and control with the ball.

The franchise made strong acquisitions in the ₹14-16 lakh range, like Vansh Bedi (₹16 lakh) - an experienced top-order batter - and Dev Lakra (₹14 lakh); an intelligent left-arm spinner and lower-order hitting option. The two notable players together have the dual effect where the team can be flexible with both batting and bowling.

Emerging Talent and Bench Strength Highlight Squad Depth

A solid core has been established at the top end of the market, with promising names from the domestic circuit: Samarth Seth (₹9 lakh), Aayush Singh (₹9 lakh), Pranav Pant (₹6 lakh), and Udhav Mohan (₹6.50 lakh). Each of these players has either depth in the form of Delhi cricket pedigree or has displayed promising form in the domestic circuit.

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Fresh emerging names like Yug Gupta, Vivek Yadav, and Ekansh Dobal were selected for under ₹5 lakh, which shows the franchise is investing strongly in raw, upcoming talent's potential. And the group is rounded off by versatile bowlers such as Agrim Sharma, Prince Mishra, and Rushal Saini.

Lastly, to manage and have options for policy rotation to build more depth in their squad, they added several players at base price-with players like Aryan Kapoor, Pardeep Parashar, Manjeet, Ashish Chaurasiya, Gaurav Saroha, Aditya Malhotra, and Dhruv Chauhan potentially making that 25-player pool stronger. These names may be a bit left (or right) of the center; however, they are elite reserve bench players.

Full Squad – Purani Dilli 6 (DPL 2025)

Retained: Rishabh Pant (₹21 Lakh)

Auction Buys: Lalit Yadav (₹10 Lakh), Vansh Bedi (₹16 Lakh), Dev Lakra (₹14 Lakh), Aayush Singh (₹9 Lakh), Samarth Seth (₹9 Lakh), Aarush Malhotra (₹3 Lakh), Sarthak Pal (₹3 Lakh), Vivek Yadav (₹3.40 Lakh), Yug Gupta (₹4.20 Lakh), Agrim Sharma (₹3 Lakh), Udhav Mohan (₹6.50 Lakh), Prince Mishra (₹3 Lakh), Aryan Kapoor (₹1 Lakh), Pardeep Parashar (₹1 Lakh), Manjeet (₹1 Lakh), Ekansh Dobal (₹3.80 Lakh), Rushal Saini (₹3 Lakh), Aditya Malhotra (₹1 Lakh), Rajneeh Dadar (₹19 Lakh), Ashish Chaurasiya (₹1 Lakh), Gaurav Saroha (₹1 Lakh), Pranav Pant (₹6 Lakh), Kush Nagpal (₹3 Lakh), Dhruv Chauhan (₹1 Lakh)

The West Delhi Lions came into the DPL 2025 auction with a clear goal a well-developed squad surrounding a strong retained core. With Ayush Doseja (₹10 lakh) as the team's only retention, the Lions had the budget and freedom to make big moves, and they did by acquiring some of the biggest domestic names available.

The headline-grabbing signing was Nitish Rana, the seasoned IPL campaigner and aggressive top-order batter, bought for ₹34 lakh. His leadership credentials and ability to anchor innings or accelerate make him a cornerstone of the Lions’ campaign. Joining him is veteran India pacer Ishant Sharma (₹13 lakh), whose experience will be invaluable in guiding the younger bowlers. His addition adds gravitas and firepower to the bowling attack, especially in the powerplay and at the death.

Smart Buys and Youthful Flair

The Lions showed great tactical awareness by picking up spin-bowling all-rounder Hritik Shokeen (₹5 lakh) and pace-bowling all-rounder Mayank Gusain (₹17 lakh), both of whom offer balance and versatility.

Shivank Vashisth (₹5 lakh), Ankit Rajesh Kumar (₹10 lakh), and Laxman (₹5.50 lakh) were sharp mid-tier selections that all had solid domestic resumes. Promising youngsters Krish Yadav (₹7 lakh) and Manan Bhardwaj (₹6.50 lakh) provided an injection of youth to the squad, while Shubham Dubey (₹6 lakh) and Anirudh Chowdhary (₹6.25 lakh) carried finishing skills and experience.

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West Delhi finalized their squad by adding many low-cost, high-upside players, namely Tishant Dabla, Vishal Abhua, Vikas Rana, Akshay Kapoor, Kabir Sachdeva, and Rishabh Rana, each for ₹1 lakh. The players will not be first-choice starters at the beginning, but they can develop into solid/competent depth players and provide the flexibility to run deep into the season.

Full Squad – West Delhi Lions (DPL 2025)

Retained: Ayush Doseja (₹10 Lakh)

Auction Buys: Nitish Rana (₹34 Lakh), Ishant Sharma (₹13 Lakh), Hritik Shokeen (₹5 Lakh), Mayank Gusain (₹17 Lakh), Shivank Vashisth (₹5 Lakh), Ankit Rajesh Kumar (₹10 Lakh), Laxman (₹5.50 Lakh), Shubham Dubey (₹6 Lakh), Krish Yadav (₹7 Lakh), Manan Bhardwaj (₹6.50 Lakh), Shantanu Yadav (₹3 Lakh), Tishant Dabla (₹1 Lakh), Vishal Abhua (₹1 Lakh), Vikas Rana (₹1 Lakh), Anirudh Chowdhary (₹6.25 Lakh), Akshay Kapoor (₹1 Lakh), Ravneet Tanwan (₹1 Lakh), Naman Tiwari (₹2.60 Lakh), Bhagwan Singh (₹2.10 Lakh), Rishabh Rana (₹1 Lakh), Kabir Sachdeva (₹1 Lakh), Vedant Sehwag (₹4 Lakh)

The South Delhi Superstarz went into the DPL 2025 auction with one of the most high-profile retentions Ayush Badoni, retained for ₹21 lakh. With his explosive batting and IPL experience, Badoni is set to be the backbone of a team that focuses on a strategic mix of marquee signings and exciting domestic prospects.

By far the most expensive signing at auction, South Delhi made a splash after taking Digvesh Rathi for ₹38 lakh. The reliable bowler is expected to lead the bowling attack and provide batting depth given his consistent performances in the domestic cricket scene in Delhi. Also, among their costly selections was Himanshu Chauhan (₹14 lakh) a solid top-order batter with good form in the local circuit, and Tejasvi (₹13.50 lakh), also a rising player with good finishing ability and useful medium-pace bowling.

South Delhi has also invested intelligently in multi-skilled players such as Anmol Sharma (₹6.50 lakh), Sumit Kumar (₹5.50 lakh), and Aman Bharti (₹5.75 lakh), giving them solid middle-order choices and bowling options.

Balance of Youth and Experience

South Delhi Superstarz made it clear that they were trying to build a deep squad with players who could step up when the pressure is on. Their signings in the ₹3 lakh bracket, including the talented Saksham Gahlot, Yatish Singh, Divansh Rawat, and Prikshit Sehrawat, would suggest that they have an eye for identifying young talent.

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Adding performers such as Aryaveer Kohli, Adviteya Sinha, Rohan Rana, Sagar Tanwar, and Abhishek Khandelwal, all of whom were chosen in the late rounds for ~ ₹1 lakh might not help the starting XI produce results immediately but offer future upside and fill out the bench.

Full Squad – South Delhi Superstarz (DPL 2025)

Retained: Ayush Badoni (₹21 Lakh)

Auction Buys: Digvesh Rathi (₹38 Lakh), Tejasvi (₹13.50 Lakh), Kunwar Bidhuri (₹5 Lakh), Sumit Mathur (₹5 Lakh), Himanshu Chauhan (₹14 Lakh), Anmol Sharma (₹6.50 Lakh), Saksham Gahlot (₹3 Lakh), Aman Bharti (₹5.75 Lakh), Yatish Singh (₹3 Lakh), Divansh Rawat (₹3 Lakh), Sarthak Ray (₹3.20 Lakh), Prikshit Sehrawat (₹3 Lakh), Sumit Kumar (₹5.50 Lakh), Aryaveer Kohli (₹1 Lakh), Gulzar Sandhu (₹1.30 Lakh), Adviteya Sinha (₹1 Lakh), Rohan Rana (₹1 Lakh), Sagar Tanwar (₹1.20 Lakh), Manish Sehrawat (₹2 Lakh), Ankur Kaushik (₹1 Lakh), Vision Panchal (₹4.20 Lakh), Abhishek Khandelwal (₹1 Lakh)

The Outer Delhi Warriors came into the DPL 2025 auction with a clear vision to blend explosive young talent with impactful domestic experience. With ₹1.5 crore to spend and only one retention opener Priyansh Arya for ₹21 lakh the Warriors had ample room to reshape their squad. And they made full use of it. Their headline pick was Harsh Tyagi, the left-arm spinner and dynamic lower-order hitter, who cost them ₹18 lakh. Known for his consistency and temperament in domestic cricket, Tyagi adds control and variety to the Warriors' bowling attack.

Another major addition was Dhruv Singh, bought for ₹13.50 lakh. A reliable top-order batter, Singh is expected to play a leadership role in the batting group, complementing Priyansh Arya at the top. Pacer Siddhant Sharma (₹12.50 lakh) and all-rounder Anshuman Hooda (₹12.50 lakh) were also among their top-tier signings, indicating the franchise’s focus on seam-bowling depth and multi-skilled players.

The Warriors snagged the youthful wrist-spinner Suyash Sharma, who has IPL experience and was obtained for ₹15 lakh an investment on attacking spin and breaking through the middle overs.

Emerging Names and Deals

The Warriors also made some very smart picks in the mid and lower brackets. All-rounder Shaurya Malik (₹6.25 lakh) and left-arm pacer Keshav Dabas (₹5.25 lakh) add some variety to the roster. Others such as Shivam Sharma, Sanat Snagwan, Dev Kashyap, and Aman Choudhary acquired for under ₹5 lakh are expected to provide depth and competition to the playing XI.

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It was clear that the Warriors looked for value with picks such as Aarav Gautam, Vivaan Jindal, Aadi Agarwal, and Kamal Bhairwa acquired for ₹1 lakh. They are not ready to start yet, but they are good bench players and they can be useful for the distant future.

Full Squad – Outer Delhi Warriors (DPL 2025)

Retained: Priyansh Arya (₹21 Lakh)

Auction Buys: Suyash Sharma (₹15 Lakh), Shivam Sharma (₹5 Lakh), Sanat Snagwan (₹5 Lakh), Harsh Tyagi (₹18 Lakh), Siddhant Sharma (₹12.50 Lakh), Dev Kashyap (₹3 Lakh), Shaurya Malik (₹6.25 Lakh), Keshav Dabas (₹5.25 Lakh), Aman Choudhary (₹4 Lakh), Karan Garg (₹3 Lakh), Atulya Pandey (₹3 Lakh), Mohit Panwar (₹3 Lakh), Shreshth Yadav (₹3 Lakh), Aarav Gautam (₹1 Lakh), Kamal Bhairwa (₹1 Lakh), Aadi Agarwal (₹1 Lakh), Vivaan Jindal (₹1 Lakh), Jitesh Singh (₹1 Lakh), Ashwin Hooda (₹1 Lakh), Anshuman Hooda (₹12.50 Lakh), Aryan Dhupar (₹1 Lakh), Varun Yadav (₹1 Lakh), Anant S Sareen (₹3 Lakh), Dhruv Singh (₹13.50 Lakh)

The North Delhi Strikers auction preparation for DPL 2025 had a clarity of focus on balance and quality to try and maximize the options for the franchise. They came away with a roster that includes experience, power, and raw young talent. The team had ₹1.5 crore leftover budgeted the retention, allowing the franchise to retain its pace spearhead Harshit Rana for ₹21 lakh, which brought continuity and leadership to our bowling department.

They had other selections from the auction that stood out as all-round options for the team across a few departments. When it was all said and done, the Strikers spent ₹13 lakh on Vaibhav Kandpal, a power-hitting batter who is known for anchoring innings in local leagues. The team also chose two players toward the top of their order with the expectation of aggressive batting in Sarthak Ranjan (₹12.50 lakh) and Yajas Sharma (₹12.50 lakh) who will likely be looking to make contributions.

Bowling Firepower and Local Talent Highlight Strikers’ Auction Strategy

The bowling unit was further strengthened by the addition of Kuldip Yadav, a left-arm pacer bought for ₹10 lakh, and Arjun Rapria, a consistent performer in Delhi’s domestic scene, picked up for ₹11.50 lakh. Siddhartha Solanki (₹9 lakh) and Deepak Khatri (₹6.50 lakh) also add quality spin and all-round skills to the roster.

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The Strikers exhibited their depth in scouting for young players who are local talents, such as Yash Dabas (₹8.50 lakh), Arnav Bugga (₹7.75 lakh), and Yash Bhatia (₹6.75 lakh), all under-the-radar players with high upside potential. They capitalized on budget options by picking up several promising players at ₹1-3 lakh, abridged by Deepanshu Gulia, Prabhjot Singh, Aryan Sejwal, and Noor Ilahi, to bolster depth on their bench.

Full Squad – North Delhi Strikers (DPL 2025)

Retained: Harshit Rana (₹21 Lakh)

Auction Buys: Kuldip Yadav (₹10 Lakh), Sarthak Ranjan (₹12.50 Lakh), Vaibhav Kandpal (₹13 Lakh), Pranav Rajvanshi (₹5 Lakh), Gagan Vats (₹5 Lakh), Yash Bhatia (₹6.75 Lakh), Yash Dabas (₹8.50 Lakh), Arnav Bugga (₹7.75 Lakh), Yajas Sharma (₹12.50 Lakh), Deepanshu Gulia (₹1 Lakh), Deepak Khatri (₹6.50 Lakh), Vikas Dixit (₹2 Lakh), Samyak Jain (₹1 Lakh), Siddhartha Solanki (₹9 Lakh), Noor Ilahi (₹1 Lakh), Arjun Rapria (₹11.50 Lakh), Dhanya Nakra (₹3 Lakh), Prabhjot Singh (₹1 Lakh), Siddhant Bansal (₹3 Lakh), Aryan Sejwal (₹1 Lakh)

In the New Delhi Tigers' first auction on July 6, they made a statement by following an established and obvious trail in their first DPL (Delhi Premier League) 2025 auction as one of the two new DPL franchises. The point being, from day one, they had a plan to marry experience and inexperienced youth; they capped out their ₹1.5 crore purse with a well-balanced roster, sized squarely for competitive play - it looks good on paper.

Leading the core the Tiger has retained (this is important), as the first retained player, signing Himmat Singh for ₹21 lakh. Himmat is a seasoned middle-order batter and natural leader who brings much-needed stability and experience to the squad; he is the backbone of the group.

The Tiger's most expensive signing, at ₹33 lakh, is right-arm pacer, Prince Yadav. Prince earns the hefty price tag based on how consistent he has been, season after season, in the domestic circuit. He is expected to head the entire bowling unit. The next most expensive signing came in all-rounder Pankaj Jaiswal at ₹24 lakh. They will have Batting and Bowling depth and firepower.

Balanced Strategy: Experienced Batters and Youthful Depth in Tigers’ Line-Up

The franchise was clever enough to buy reasonable buys and get Dhruv Kaushik (₹14 lakh), who is a good top-order batter, and Keshav Dalal (₹10.50 lakh), who has good experience through playing at the state level. There is also Hiten Dalal (₹6.25 lakh) and Vaibhav Rawal (₹5.50 lakh) who give them good flexibility at different stages of the batting order.

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Alongside some experienced names, New Delhi Tigers heavily pursued young uncapped players. Emerging players, such as Aatrey Tripathi, Aayush Kumar, Rahul Dagar, and Ruveer Kheterpal, were taken for ₹3 lakh. Long-term investment clearly took priority.

Lastly, they filled out the squad with a handful of budget options under ₹3 lakh signings such as Piyash Chhikara, Aryan Dalal, and Rahul Chaudhary, plus some promising youngsters like Nitesh Sharma, Ajay Rana, and Pradyuman Sanan who were bought for ₹1 lakh apiece.

Full Squad – New Delhi Tigers (DPL 2025)

Retained: Himmat Singh (₹21 Lakh)

Auction Buys: Prince Yadav (₹33 Lakh), Hiten Dalal (₹6.25 Lakh), Deepak Punia (₹5 Lakh), Dhruv Kaushik (₹14 Lakh), Vaibhav Rawal (₹5.50 Lakh), Keshav Dalal (₹10.50 Lakh), Aatrey Tripathi (₹3 Lakh), Aayush Kumar (₹3 Lakh), Rahul Dagar (₹3 Lakh), Ruveer Kheterpal (₹3 Lakh), Piyash Chhikara (₹2.60 Lakh), Nitesh Sharma (₹1 Lakh), Pratap Basista (₹1 Lakh), Ajay Rana (₹1 Lakh), Parikshit Singh Bhati (₹1 Lakh), Pankaj Jaiswal (₹24 Lakh), Aryan Dalal (₹3 Lakh), Shivam Gupta (₹1 Lakh), Pradyuman Sanan (₹1 Lakh), Rahul Chaudhary (₹3 Lakh), Varun Vanjani (₹1 Lakh)

The East Delhi Riders were among the more strategic and balanced franchises at the DPL 2025 auction, held on July 6. With eight teams in the fray and a ₹1.5 crore budget, the Riders made calculated moves to assemble a squad that combines experience, youth, and flair. The team retained dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat for ₹21 lakh a smart decision, considering his consistent performances at both the IPL and domestic level.

In the auction, the Riders shocked everyone when they spent ₹26 lakh on middle-order batter Mayank Rawat, making him their most expensive purchase. Rawat is an exciting player with a strong local background and a propensity to win matches, as his aggressive batting demonstrates.

Young Unlimited and Future Stars add to the Riders' bench

Another purchase of note was India pacer, Navdeep Saini, bought for ₹10 lakh, whose raw pace and history could be important on the pace-friendly tracks in Delhi. We also have a number of domestic performers, which include Akhil Chaudhary (₹12 lakh), Arpit Rana (₹13.50 lakh), and Sujal Singh (₹19 lakh), who will help form a good middle core for the team that flexibility in the batting and bowling.

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The Riders also committed to some younger talents. All-rounders Rounak Waghela (₹6.25 lakh), Hardik Sharma (₹5.50 lakh), and Rohan Rathi (₹4 lakh) will provide balance and depth to the squad, young players like Vansh Jetly, Yashwardhan Oberai, and Kavya Gupta all under ₹4 lakh provides youth and energy to the squad.

The franchise also filled their squad out with a number of newer players who were picked for under ₹4 lakh, Ashish Meena, Ajay Ahlawat, Kunal Sharma, and Mrinal Gulati, emphasizing the franchise's goal of building raw Delhi talent.

Full Squad – East Delhi Riders (DPL 2025)

Retained: Anuj Rawat (₹21 Lakh)

Auction Buys: Navdeep Saini (₹10 Lakh), Akhil Chaudhary (₹12 Lakh), Mayank Rawat (₹26 Lakh), Arpit Rana (₹13.50 Lakh), Salil Malhotra (₹5 Lakh), Rounak Waghela (₹6.25 Lakh), Vansh Jetly (₹3 Lakh), Yashwardhan Oberai (₹3 Lakh), Sujal Singh (₹19 Lakh), Hardik Sharma (₹5.50 Lakh), Kavya Gupta (₹3.60 Lakh), Rohan Rathi (₹4 Lakh), Ashish Meena (₹1 Lakh), Ajay Ahlawat (₹1.10 Lakh), Kunal Sharma (₹1 Lakh), Rohit Yadav (₹4.20 Lakh), Mrinal Gulati (₹1 Lakh), Yuvraaj Rathi (₹1 Lakh), Shivam Kumar Tripathi (₹1 Lakh), Vaibhav Baisla (₹1 Lakh)