TNPL 2025 Schedule, Teams and Full List of Matches from June 5

TNPL 2025: Full Schedule, Squads, Star Players and Dates Confirmed for Season 9

June 5 Marks the Start of TNPL Season 9

Cricket returns to Tamil Nadu’s grassroots in a big way as Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 kicks off on June 5, 2025, with a high-voltage clash between defending champions Dindigul Dragons and runners-up Lyca Kovai Kings. The ninth edition of the tournament brings together eight teams, four venues, and 32 days of local flair and fierce competition, culminating in the final on July 6, 2025, at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul.

Fans can expect double round-robin intensity, giving teams two chances against every opponent. With the playoff structure—Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2—building to a grand finale, this season promises tightly fought contests right till the end.

Where the Action Will Happen: TNPL 2025 Venues

TNPL has remained consistent in taking cricket to the heart of Tamil Nadu. The four chosen venues for Season 9 are:

• Sri Ramakrishna College Ground, Coimbatore

• Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, Salem

• CSK Ground, Sankar Nagar, Tirunelveli

• NPR College Ground, Dindigul

Each of these locations brings its own flavor to the tournament, offering fans across the state the thrill of live, competitive cricket in their own backyard.

Dindigul Dragons Eye Repeat Glory

Having emerged victorious in Season 8, Dindigul Dragons look well-equipped to defend their title. With Shivam Singh, last season’s top scorer with 364 runs, and the ever-reliable Ravichandran Ashwin, the Dragons are among the top contenders once again. Backed by players like Baba Indrajith and Varun Chakaravarthy, they possess a balanced side brimming with experience and aggression.

Their first match on June 5 will be against the formidable Lyca Kovai Kings, a side stacked with firepower including Shahrukh Khan and K Vishal Vaidhya. Having lost the previous season’s final narrowly, they’ll be itching for payback and redemption.

Chepauk, Salem and MoreTeams to Watch

The Chepauk Super Gillies, one of the most successful franchises in TNPL history, are bringing serious firepower again in 2025. Narayan Jagadeesan, Vijay Shankar, and Baba Aparajith provide a potent blend of skill and experience.

The Siechem Madurai Panthers have a point to prove this season, led by Murugan Ashwin and Karthik Meiyappan. Their mix of raw talent and seasoned performers make them genuine playoff contenders.

Also worth watching are the Nellai Royal Kings, with Sonu Yadav and veteran Arun Karthik, and the SKM Salem Spartans, who rely on bowling ace M Poiyamozhi, last season’s highest wicket-taker with 16 scalps.

Match Schedule Highlights with Dates

The league begins June 5, 2025, and ends with the final on July 6, 2025. Here's a glance at some of the key dates:

• June 5: Dindigul Dragons vs Lyca Kovai Kings – Coimbatore

• June 6: IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Chepauk Super Gillies – Coimbatore

• June 8: Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Salem Spartans (Day match) – Coimbatore

• June 16: Dindigul Dragons vs Chepauk Super Gillies – Salem

• June 26: Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons – Tirunelveli

• July 1: Qualifier 1 – Dindigul

• July 2: Eliminator – Dindigul

• July 4: Qualifier 2 – Dindigul

• July 6: Final – Dindigul

Matches mostly start at 7:15 PM IST, with occasional double-headers and day games beginning at 3:15 PM IST.

What Sets TNPL Apart?

TNPL is Tamil Nadu’s crown jewel of domestic T20 cricket, showcasing a vibrant mix of emerging players and seasoned stars. Over the years, it has unearthed talents like T Natarajan, Sai Sudharsan, and Washington Sundar, proving to be a crucial feeder system to both the IPL and Indian national side.

This season’s structure ensures high engagement: every team gets two chances against each other, providing ample opportunity to recover from early setbacks and push for playoff qualification.

TNPL 2025: State Pride, Cricket Passion

As TNPL continues to grow, it does more than entertain it cultivates the cricketing culture of Tamil Nadu. Fans from Coimbatore to Tirunelveli turn out in thousands, while others tune in through broadcast and digital platforms, making it one of the most followed regional T20 leagues in the country.

The energy, music, dance, and local fanfare make every game a celebration, and TNPL 2025 promises to take this experience a notch higher.