Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 1: Star Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant is expected to headline the upcoming Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 auction, scheduled for July 6 and 7, as he joins a host of IPL players in the player pool. Pant, who fetched a massive Rs 27 cr from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in last year’s IPL mega auction, is likely to spark a fierce bidding war among DPL franchises.
Pant is joined in the auction pool by rising talents like Priyansh Arya and Digvesh Rathi, both of whom made their mark in IPL 2025 after emerging from the DPL's inaugural season. Other IPL players set to go under the hammer include Ishant Sharma, Ayush Badoni, Harshit Rana, Himmat Singh, Suyash Sharma, Mayank Yadav, and Anuj Rawat.
In a major development, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on July 1 announced the addition of two new franchises, expanding the league to eight teams:
• Outer Delhi franchise: Acquired for Rs 10.6 crore by Savita Paints Private Limited
• New Delhi franchise: Acquired for Rs 9.2 crore by Bheema Tolling and Traffic Solutions Pvt Ltd and Crayon Advertising Ltd
They join the existing teams: Central Delhi Kings, East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, Purani Dilli 6, South Delhi Superstarz, and West Delhi Lions.
Speaking at the announcement, DPL and DDCA President Rohan Jaitley said, “The Delhi Premier League is more than just a tournament — it is a celebration of the Capital's deep-rooted cricketing culture. The kind of talent we saw in Season 1 was truly promising, and with this expansion, we are giving even more players a stage to shine.”
Jaitley praised the league’s growing reputation as a talent incubator, citing players like Priyansh Arya and Digvesh Rathi who transitioned successfully to the IPL stage. “The auctions in July will set the tone for the season. We are committed to making Season 2 a landmark moment in the league’s journey,” he added.
With big names in the mix and two fresh franchises ready to build competitive squads, the DPL 2025 auction promises high stakes and intense bidding, potentially reshaping Delhi’s domestic cricket landscape.