The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday announced the addition of two new mens franchises to the Delhi Premier League (DPL), as the tournament gears up for its much-anticipated second season. The expansion increases the number of mens teams in the league from six to eight, marking another significant milestone in the leagues rapid rise as a premier domestic T20 tournament.

The Outer Delhi franchise was secured for ₹10.6 crore by the highest bidder, a consortium led by Savita Paints Private Limited. The New Delhi franchise was acquired for ₹9.2 crore by a consortium of Bheema Tolling and Traffic Solutions Private Limited and Crayon Advertising Limited.

The two new teams will join the six existing franchises mdash; Central Delhi Kings, East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, Purani Dilli 6, South Delhi Superstarz, and West Delhi Lions mdash; for the 2025 edition of the tournament.

The player auctions for Season 2 will take place in the Capital on 6th and 7th July. The mens auction is scheduled for 6th July, followed by the womens auction on 7th July, as the DPL continues its commitment to gender-inclusive representation in sport.

Interestingly, the mens auction will feature a stellar line-up of players, including marquee names like Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma, and rising stars such as Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, Harshit Rana, Digvesh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Suyash Sharma, Mayank Yadav, and Anuj Rawat.

Speaking on return of the DPL, DDCA President Mr. Rohan Jaitley said, The Delhi Premier League is more than just a tournament mdash; it is a celebration of the Capitals 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. Talents like Priyansh Arya, Digvesh Rathi, and more emerged through DPL and showcased their brilliance during IPL 2025, proving the leagues value as a true breeding ground for future stars.rdquo;

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The auctions in July will set the tone for the season, and we are working to ensure the experience is seamless and impactful for franchises, players, and fans alike. We are committed to making Season 2 a landmark moment in the leagues journey,rdquo; he added.