New Delhi June 16
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has officially launched its much-awaited T20 cricket tournament, set to be one of the biggest inter-club competitions in the capital city, according to a release from DDCA.
The tournament was inaugurated at St. Stephen's College Ground on June 16, 2025, where cricket enthusiasts and officials gathered to begin an exciting new chapter for local cricket.
The tournament kicked off with an exciting opening match between Madras CC and Yorks CC. A total of 104 clubs will participate in the competition, divided into 9 pools for the group stage.
The tournament's inauguration took place in the presence of Ashok Sharma (Hon. Secretary), Shyam Sharma (Director), Ahmad Tameem (Co-Chairman, League Committee), Harsh Gupta (Co-Convenor), and senior secretaries Parmod Jain and Sharwan Kr.
DDCA President Rohan Jaitley expressed his excitement and said, "This tournament is an important step in building a strong future for Delhi cricket. Our aim is to offer more platforms where young and aspiring players can compete, grow, and gain valuable exposure. I'm confident that this initiative will inspire a new generation of cricketers and bring greater energy to the local cricketing ecosystem."
The DDCA's initiative is designed to encourage local talent, provide a structured match experience, and identify future cricketing stars.
On June 9, DDCA announced its first-ever Women's T20 Tournament, which will be held in the capital city from the beginning.
As many as 41 clubs have been divided into five groups, with the first clash taking place between N.K. Khanna CC and R.P.C.A. The matches will be played at three venues-- Modern-1 - Lower Ground, Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, Modern-2 -Upper Ground, Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi and G.G.S.C.- Guru Gobind Singh College, Pitampura.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some good news for Delhi cricket! The DDCA has been needing this kind of initiative for years. Hope they maintain transparency in selections and give equal opportunities to all clubs. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
So happy to see women's cricket getting equal attention! The women's T20 tournament is long overdue. My daughter plays at club level and this gives her something to aspire for. Kudos DDCA ðŸ‘
104 clubs is massive! But I hope the grounds and facilities are up to mark. Last time I saw matches at some Delhi grounds, the pitches were in terrible condition. DDCA should focus on infrastructure too.
As a cricket coach, I'm thrilled about this development. More matches mean more exposure for young players. But please DDCA, ensure proper umpiring standards - local tournaments often suffer due to poor officiating.
Great initiative! But why only 3 venues for women's tournament while men have multiple grounds? Equal facilities should mean equal access to infrastructure. Hope DDCA addresses this in future editions.
Madras CC vs Yorks CC for opener - nice nod to Delhi's diverse cricket culture! Hope the tournament lives up to its promise and doesn't get bogged down by politics like previous DDCA events.
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