The Andhra Premier League (APL) is a professional T20 franchise cricket tournament organized by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA). The BCCI sanctioned it, and it was officially launched in 2022. This league was launched to provide a competitive platform for local Andhra Pradesh cricket talent to show their skills. It works as a bridge between district-level cricket and higher domestic competitions.
Teams participating in this tournament:
- Bhimavaram Bulls
- Amaravati Royals
- Vijayawada Sunshiners
- Tungabhadra Warriors
- Simhadri Vizag Lions
- Royals of Rayalaseema
- Kakinada Kings
The fourth edition in 2025 featured seven teams, up from six in the previous year. The Andhra Cricket Association also introduced the Andhra Women’s T20 League this season, further strengthening the state’s cricket setup.
The APL follows a round-robin format with all teams facing each other once. The playoffs include one eliminator and two qualifiers, leading to the final where the champion is decided.
Over the years, the league has produced exciting winners, Coastal Riders in 2022, Rayalaseema Kings in 2023, Vizag Warriors in 2024, and most recently, Tungabhadra Warriors in 2025, who chased down 195 against Amaravati Royals. Hanuma Vihari’s match-winning form earned him Player of the Season.
Andhra Premier League Winner List 2022-25
4 seasons of APL have seen 4 new winners. Get the list of winners, runner-up, venue, and win margin.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Captain | Win Margin | Venue | Player of the Match (Final) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Coastal Riders | Bezawada Tigers | CR Gnaneshwar | 7 Runs | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium | Sirla Srinivas |
| 2023 | Rayalaseema Kings | Coastal Riders | Hanuma Vihari | 5 Wickets | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium | Bodhala Kumar |
| 2024 | Vizag Warriors | Uttarandhra Lions | Srikar Bharat | 87 Runs | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium | Ashwin Hebbar |
| 2025 | Tungabhadra Warriors | Amaravati Royals | Hanuma Vihari | Won by 5 Wickets | ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium | Rohit Gutta |
1. Coastal Riders Won by 7 Runs vs Bezawada Tigers
The Andhra Premier League (APL) 2022 final was held in Visakhapatnam on July 17-18. It was a day-night match where Coastal Riders won the toss and chose to bat. They scored 176 runs for the loss of eight wickets.
Manyala Pranith scored a quick 44 off 27 balls, and Sirla Srinivas’s 40 runs from 20 balls helped them to cross the 170 mark. After restricting Coastal Riders to a decent total, Bezawada Tigers could only manage 169/7 in 20 overs, with Maddala Praneeth making 48 runs off 28 balls.
However, they fell short by 7 runs. The Coastal Riders’ bowlers, S Ashish, Pinninti, and Bhupathiraju Varma, took two wickets each and helped their team win the first title. For his explosive 40 runs, Sirla Srinivas won the man of the match award.
2. Rayalaseema Kings Won by 5 Wickets vs Coastal Riders
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium witnessed another final of the 2023 Andhra Premier League. This final was between Coastal Riders and Rayalaseema Kings. Rayalaseema Kings won the toss and chose to field. Coastal Riders scored 155/8 in their 18 overs.
Maddila Vardhan was the top scorer for Coastal Riders as he scored 50 runs in 32 balls. Meanwhile, Rayalaseema Kings chased the target successfully with 160/5 in 16.3 overs, and won the match by five wickets with nine balls remaining.
For Rayalaseema, Bodhala Kumar scored 53 runs off 23 balls and took 1/10 in bowling, earning him the Player of the Match award. Hanuma Vihari also contributed significantly with 46 runs off 29 balls.
3. Vizag Warriors Won by 87 Runs vs Uttarandhra Lions
The Andhra Premier League (APL) 2024 final was played at Visakhapatnam on July 13, 2024, between Vizag Warriors and Uttarandhra Lions. The Warriors posted a strong total of 189 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. Their star opener Ashwin Hebbar hit an unbeaten 91 off 56 balls, who was also named Player of the Match and Player of the Series for scoring 456 runs in the tournament.
In response, the Uttarandhra Lions struggled with the chase and were bowled out for 102 runs in 16.3 overs, losing the match by a comprehensive margin of 87 runs. The Warriors’ bowlers restricted the Lions’ batting lineup, with notable contributions from Kodavandla Sudharsan 2 wickets, Jagarlapudi Ram 2 wickets, and P Manikanta Gangadhar 3 wickets.
4. Tungabhadra Warriors won by 5 wkts vs Amaravati Royals
The Andhra Premier League 2025 final turned out to be a high-scoring thriller at Visakhapatnam on August 23. Batting first, Amaravati Royals posted a strong total of 194/7, with Hanuma Vihari anchoring the innings with a solid half-century.
However, the chase from Tungabhadra Warriors was even more impressive. Led by a blistering knock from Gutta Rohit, who smashed 63 off just 28 balls, and a composed 66 from CR Gnaneshwar, the Warriors kept the momentum going.
Despite some late wickets, the finishing touches came from M Datta Reddy and Kancherla Anand Josiah, guiding Tungabhadra Warriors to 195/5 in just 18 overs. They lifted the trophy with a convincing 5-wicket win, while Rohit was named Player of the Match for his explosive batting.
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Conclusion: Tungabhadra Warriors Beat Amaravati Royals by 5 Wickets to Win APL 2025
The Andhra Premier League has quickly grown into a competitive platform for top cricket talent. In just four seasons, the league has crowned different champions almost every year, showing its unpredictability and depth of talent.
The 2025 edition added another exciting chapter, with Tungabhadra Warriors chasing down 195 against Amaravati Royals to lift their maiden title, led by Hanuma Vihari’s standout season.
With close contests and new champions emerging, the APL continues to establish itself as one of India’s most engaging domestic T20 leagues.
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