Colorful ‘Punjabi style’ high voltage start to Delhi Premier League T20 Season 2

by Kheltoday · August 2, 2025

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Opening Ceremony of Adani Delhi Premier League T20 Season 2 at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi on 02 Aug 2025.

I convey my heartfelt wishes to all the teams and players. May this tournament be a celebration of talent, teamwork, and sporting spirit. I look forward to witnessing some exciting cricket and hope the event inspires the youth of our city to pursue excellence in sports- Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of NCT Delhi

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New Delhi: The much-awaited Delhi Premier League T20 Season 2 was officially declared open here on Saturday evening by Chief Minister of NCT Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta in presence of Former Union Cabinet Minister, Smriti Irani, Vice-President, Board of Cricket Control in India, Rajiv Shukla, President, Delhi District Cricket Association Rohan Jaitley and Secretary, DDCA Ashok Sharma.

They all met captains of men and women teams and wished them good luck.

Speaking at the occasion, Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta extended her best wishes to the participants and said, “I convey my heartfelt wishes to all the teams and players. May this tournament be a celebration of talent, teamwork, and sporting spirit. I look forward to witnessing some exciting cricket and hope the event inspires the youth of our city to pursue excellence in sports.”

DDCA President Rohan Jaitley said, “The second season of the Delhi Premier League officially begins today, and it marks another significant step forward in nurturing local cricketing talent. I extend my best wishes to all the teams and players participating this year. May the league continue to grow in stature and provide a strong platform for emerging stars to shine.”

Bollywood singer Raftaar performing in the Opening Ceremony of Adani Delhi Premier League T20 Season 2 at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi on 02 Aug 2025.

DPL Season 2 was kicked off in the ‘Punjabi style’ with high voltage performances under dark clouds by Bollywood singer Raftaar, Rappers Seedhe Maut, KR$NA and Punjabi vocalist Sunanda Sharma at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Sarthak Ray and Ayush Badoni of South Delhi Superstarz in action during Adani Delhi Premier League T20 Season 2 Match 01 played between South Delhi Superstarz and East Delhi Riders at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi on 02 Aug 2025.

The opening clash of DPL 2025 has set the tone for a thrilling season as South Delhi Superstarz started against defending champions, East Delhi Riders. The

Opening match started bit late because of rain.

During the league all eyes will be on star performers like Navdeep Saini, Anuj Rawat, Ayush Badoni and Digvesh Rathi.

Punjabi vocalist Sunanda Sharma performing in Opening Ceremony of Adani Delhi Premier League T20 Season 2 at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi on 02 Aug 2025.

The men’s final will be held on August 31, 2025, with September 1, 2025 reserved as a backup day in case of weather disruptions. The women’s competition will be held from August 17 to August 24, 2025, showcasing a week of exciting and competitive cricket. This season eight men’s teams and four women’s teams are taking part, with a strong emphasis on competitive balance, emerging talent, and fan engagement.

Rappers Seedhe Maut and KR$NA during their performance in the Opening Ceremony of Adani Delhi Premier League T20 Season 2 at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi on 02 Aug 2025.

Sunanda performing in the Opening Ceremony of Adani Delhi Premier League T20 Season 2 at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi on 02 Aug 2025.
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