Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 Season 9 Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is back in 2025 with more excitement, bigger stars, and higher stakes. Starting on June 5 and running through July 6, the tournament will bring top-level T20 cricket to fans across Tamil Nadu. With eight strong teams fighting it out in Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli, and Dindigul, this season is all set to raise the bar.
Featuring 28 fast-paced league games followed by four high-pressure playoff matches, TNPL 2025 promises unforgettable moments, fierce rivalries, and world-class performances.
Whether you’re cheering from the stands or tuning in from home, this season is built to deliver action, drama, and the thrill of cricket like never before.
TNPL 2025 Full Schedule
The schedule includes 28 league games, followed by the playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. All match times are listed in IST.
Here is the complete schedule:
| Match No. | Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, 5 Jun | 7:15 PM | Dindigul Dragons vs Lyca Kovai Kings | Sri Ramakrishna College, Coimbatore |
| 2 | Fri, 6 Jun | 7:15 PM | Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Chepauk Super Gillies | Sri Ramakrishna College, Coimbatore |
| 3 | Sat, 7 Jun | 7:15 PM | Nellai Royal Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Sri Ramakrishna College, Coimbatore |
| 4 | Sun, 8 Jun | 3:15 PM | Siechem Madurai Panthers vs SKM Salem Spartans | Sri Ramakrishna College, Coimbatore |
| 5 | Sun, 8 Jun | 7:15 PM | Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons | Sri Ramakrishna College, Coimbatore |
| 6 | Mon, 9 Jun | 7:15 PM | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Nellai Royal Kings | Sri Ramakrishna College, Coimbatore |
| 7 | Tue, 10 Jun | 7:15 PM | SKM Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Sri Ramakrishna College, Coimbatore |
| 8 | Wed, 11 Jun | 7:15 PM | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Siechem Madurai Panthers | Sri Ramakrishna College, Coimbatore |
| 9 | Fri, 13 Jun | 7:15 PM | Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs SKM Salem Spartans | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground |
| 10 | Sat, 14 Jun | 3:15 PM | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Lyca Kovai Kings | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground |
| 11 | Sat, 14 Jun | 7:15 PM | Dindigul Dragons vs Siechem Madurai Panthers | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground |
| 12 | Sun, 15 Jun | 3:15 PM | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground |
| 13 | Sun, 15 Jun | 7:15 PM | Nellai Royal Kings vs SKM Salem Spartans | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground |
| 14 | Mon, 16 Jun | 7:15 PM | Dindigul Dragons vs Chepauk Super Gillies | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground |
| 15 | Tue, 17 Jun | 7:15 PM | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Lyca Kovai Kings | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground |
| 16 | Wed, 18 Jun | 7:15 PM | Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Nellai Royal Kings | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground |
| 17 | Thu, 19 Jun | 7:15 PM | SKM Salem Spartans vs Chepauk Super Gillies | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground |
| 18 | Sat, 21 Jun | 7:15 PM | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings | CSK Ground, Tirunelveli |
| 19 | Sun, 22 Jun | 3:15 PM | SKM Salem Spartans vs Dindigul Dragons | CSK Ground, Tirunelveli |
| 20 | Sun, 22 Jun | 7:15 PM | Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans | CSK Ground, Tirunelveli |
| 21 | Mon, 23 Jun | 7:15 PM | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Trichy Grand Cholas | CSK Ground, Tirunelveli |
| 22 | Tue, 24 Jun | 7:15 PM | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans | CSK Ground, Tirunelveli |
| 23 | Wed, 25 Jun | 7:15 PM | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Siechem Madurai Panthers | CSK Ground, Tirunelveli |
| 24 | Thu, 26 Jun | 7:15 PM | Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons | CSK Ground, Tirunelveli |
| 25 | Sat, 28 Jun | 3:15 PM | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Siechem Madurai Panthers | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| 26 | Sat, 28 Jun | 7:15 PM | Lyca Kovai Kings vs SKM Salem Spartans | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| 27 | Sun, 29 Jun | 3:15 PM | Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Nellai Royal Kings | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| 28 | Sun, 29 Jun | 7:15 PM | Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| Qualifier 1 | Tue, 1 Jul | 7:15 PM | TBA vs TBA | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| Eliminator | Wed, 2 Jul | 7:15 PM | TBA vs TBA | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| Qualifier 2 | Fri, 4 Jul | 7:15 PM | TBA vs TBA | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| Final | Sun, 6 Jul | 7:15 PM | TBA vs TBA | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
Teams and Squads for TNPL 2025
Each of the eight teams in TNPL 2025 includes a mix of experienced players and young Tamil Nadu talent. Below is an overview of all squads:
1. Dindigul Dragons
Led by star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, the defending champions enter the 2025 season with a strong squad. Expect smart bowling, solid batting, and great team spirit from this lineup.
Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin
Squad: Atul Maruti Vitkar, Baba Indrajith, Chandrasekar DT, Dinesh H, Hunny, Jayant RK, Karthik Saran M, Maan K Bafna, Periyasamy G, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Warrier, Shivam Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Viju Arul M, Vimal Khumar R
2. Lyca Kovai Kings
The Kovai Kings are known for their aggressive batting and strong bowling attack. With Shahrukh Khan leading the team, they bring power-hitting and smart cricket to the field.
Captain: Shahrukh Khan
Squad: Aaditya B, Ambrish RS, Andre Siddarth C, Bhuvaneswaran P, Divakar R, Guru Jhathavedh Subramanyan, Kabilan N, Lokeshwar S, Madhava Prasad KTA, Rohit R, Sachin B, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Siddharth M, Vidyuth P, Vishal Vaidhya K
3. Nellai Royal Kings
The Royal Kings have built a balanced team with strong batters and skilled bowlers. Under Arun Karthik’s leadership, they aim to make a big impact this season.
Captain: Arun Karthik
Squad: Ajay K. Krishnan, Ajitesh G, Arun Bala Yoghi A, Arun Karthick KB, Athish SR, Emmaniel Cherian B, Harish NS, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Nirmal Kumar P, Rithik Easwaran, Rocky B, Rohan J, Sachin Rathi, Santhosh Kumar D, Vijaya Kumar S, Yudheeswaran V
4. Chepauk Super Gillies
The Super Gillies bring experience and skill to the tournament. With Baba Aparajith as captain and players like Vijay Shankar, they have the talent to go all the way.
Captain: Baba Aparajith
Squad: Aashiq K, Abhishek Tanwar, Akram Khan M, Arjun P Murthy, Aushik Srinivas R, Baba Aparajith, Dinesh Raj S, Jagadeesan N, Kirubakar R, Lokesh Raj TD, Mokit Hariharan RS, Prem Kumar J, Rajan R, Rohith Suthar S, Sachin B, Silambarasan M, Swapnil K Singh, Vijay Shankar
5. Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans
The Tamizhans are a team that focuses on teamwork and smart cricket. With Sai Kishore as captain, they have good spinners and reliable batters.
Captain: Sai Kishore
Squad: Achyuth CV, Amith Sathvik VP, Anovankar V, Daryl S Ferrario, Esakkimuthu A, Mathivanam M, Mohamed Ali S, Mohan Prasath S, Natrajan T, Prabanjan S, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Pranav Raghvendra RD, Radhakrishnan, Rajkumar K, Sai Kishore, Sasidev U, Silambarasan R, Surya B, Tushar Raheja
6. SKM Salem Spartans
The Spartans have a young and energetic squad. Led by Shijit Chandran, they bring fresh energy and hunger to win their first TNPL title.
Captain: Shijit Chandran
Squad: Abishek S, Ajith Ram, Boopathi Vaishna Kumar, Eswar M, Gowri Sankar J, Harish Kumar S, Kavin R, Karthick Manikandan VS, Mohammed M, Nidhish S Rajagopal, Pavithran R, Poiyamozhi M, Rahil Shah, Rahul D, Sudhan S Kandepan, Sunny Sandhu, Vivek R, Yaz Arun Mozhi
7. Siechem Madurai Panthers
The Panthers are known for their fighting spirit and never-give-up attitude. With C. Hari Nishaanth leading the team, they always play exciting cricket.
Captain: C. Hari Nishaanth
Squad: Ajay Chetan J, Atheeq Ur Rahman, Ayush M, Chaturved NS, Ganesh S, C. Hari Nishaanth, Gowtham Thamarai Kannan, Gurjapneet Singh, Murugan Ashwin, Rajalingam S, Ram Anirudh R, Sanjeev Kumar V, Sarath Kumar C, Saravanan P, Shankar Ganesh S, Shyam Sundar, Surya Anand S, Vignesh Puthur
8. Trichy Grand Cholas
The Grand Cholas have a well-balanced team with experienced players and young talents. Led by Antony Dhas, they bring both power and skill to the field.
Captain: Antony Dhas
Squad: Antony Dhas, Arya Yohan, Athisiyaraj Davidson, Easwaran K, Ganesh Moorthi, Jafar Jamal, Kousik J, Mukilesh U, Rajkumar R, Rejin J, Sanjay Yadav, Saravana Kumar, Selva Kumaran, Sujay S, Suresh Kumar, Vinod SP, Waseem Ahmed, Washington Sundar
Past Winners of Tamil Nadu Premier League
TNPL has seen eight exciting seasons so far. Here’s a look at the winners from all previous seasons:
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dindigul Dragons | Kovai Kings |
| 2023 | Kovai Kings | Nellai Royal Kings |
| 2022 | Chepauk & Kovai | — |
| 2021 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Ruby Trichy Warriors |
| 2019 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Dindigul Dragons |
| 2018 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | Dindigul Dragons |
| 2017 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Tuti Patriots |
| 2016 | Tuti Patriots | Chepauk Super Gillies |
TNPL 2025: Where to Watch
Cricket fans in Tamil Nadu and across India won’t miss a moment of the action this season! Here’s how you can catch all the live action from TNPL 2025:
1. Star Sports 2
Watch all TNPL matches live on Star Sports 2 on television. The channel will broadcast every match from the league stage to the final.
2. FanCode
Every match of the 2025 TNPL season will also be streamed live on FanCode. Whether you’re watching from your phone, tablet, or smart TV, FanCode delivers high-quality streaming for all fixtures.
What Makes TNPL Unique?
Tamil Nadu Premier League brings the best of Tamil Nadu cricket to fans in a fresh and exciting way. It combines local talent with experienced players to create thrilling T20 action. Fans get to watch rising stars alongside established players like Ravichandran Ashwin, Washington Sundar, and Vijay Shankar.
TNPL is more than just cricket matches—it’s a celebration of Tamil Nadu cricket. With passionate fans, local pride, and exciting gameplay, it’s made to be enjoyed by everyone. The games are short, action-packed, and easy to follow.
By showcasing local talent across different cities in Tamil Nadu, TNPL is helping cricket grow in the state. Young players get a chance to play alongside experienced cricketers and learn from them.
The league has become a platform for players to showcase their skills and get noticed by bigger teams. Many TNPL players have gone on to play in the IPL and even for the Indian cricket team.
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Conclusion: Tamil Nadu Premier League Starts From June 5
Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 is ready to take off on June 5, and the excitement is building fast. With eight strong teams, passionate fans, and thrilling matches, this season is going to be full of action.
Fans will get to enjoy powerful batting, smart bowling, and lots of close contests. Whether you’re watching in Tamil Nadu or from around the world, there’s something for everyone.
The defending champions, Dindigul Dragons, will face tough competition from seven other teams, all hungry for the trophy.
So get ready, pick your favorite team, and don’t miss a moment of the TNPL 2025 season.
FAQs
TNPL matches will be broadcast on Star Sports 2 and also streamed live on FanCode. You can watch on TV or online through the FanCode app.
Dindigul Dragons are the defending champions. They will try to win the title again in 2025.
Eight teams will play in TNPL 2025: Dindigul Dragons, Lyca Kovai Kings, Nellai Royal Kings, Chepauk Super Gillies, Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans, SKM Salem Spartans, Siechem Madurai Panthers, and Trichy Grand Cholas.
Fans can buy tickets and watch games live in stadiums across Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli, and Dindigul.
TNPL is a T20 tournament, which means each team gets 20 overs to bat. The games are fast-paced and exciting, usually lasting about 3 hours.
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