Delhi Premier League (DPL T20) is set to make a comeback with 2nd edition, and cricket enthusiasts in the capital are abuzz with excitement. The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has released the rules, player categories, and purse amounts for the men’s and women’s player auctions officially.
The men’s auction will be held on July 6 and the women’s auction on July 7 in New Delhi. The auctions will be streamed live on FanCode.
DPL 2025 Auctions: All You Need to Know
No Age Limit – U-16 Players Eligible
In a positive step, the DDCA has done away with any age cap for the auction. Even U-16 players are eligible to go into the auction, which can provide opportunities for young talent to play alongside seasoned names. This step should increase grassroots cricket in Delhi.
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DPL 2025: Men’s Player Auction – Important Details
- Date: July 6, 2025
- Auction Purse: ₹1.5 crore per team
- Total Teams: 6 original franchises + 2 new teams
Player Categories
- Marquee Set (19 players): Played for India or in IPL
- Category A (35 players): DDCA first-class and ex-IPL players
- Category B (105 players): U-16, U-19, and U-23 players
- Category C (361 players): Regional league cricketers
Men’s Team Retention Rules
All teams are allowed to retain one player of any category prior to the auction. Here’s how much it will cost:
- Marquee Player: ₹21 lakhs
- Category A: ₹10 lakhs
- Category B: ₹4.5 lakhs
- Category C: ₹1.5 lakhs
Right to Match (RTM): Men’s Auction
- Each team receives one RTM card.
- Can use RTM for only Category A, B, or C players.
- Marquee players cannot be recalled with RTM.
- New teams cannot use RTM cards.
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New Team Rules
- The two new franchises can select one player after retentions.
- They can select any category.
- If both teams want the same player, the team that is providing higher money will get the player.
DPL 2025: Women’s Player Auction – Important Details
Date: July 7, 2025
Auction Purse: ₹75 lakhs per team
Player Categories