Delhi Premier League 2025: Auction Date, Players List, Format – Virat Kohli’s Nephew Aaryaveer Makes Entry

The Delhi Premier League is all set to get bigger this year, with two new teams being added for Season 2, as confirmed by the DDCA. The tournament is expected to begin in the last week of July, and the player auction will take place on July 5. What’s creating a lot of buzz is the next generation of cricketing families stepping, Virat Kohli’s 15-year-old nephew Aaryaveer Kohli has made it to the auction list, along with Virender Sehwag’s sons, Aaryavir and Vedant. All eyes will be on these young talents as they go under the hammer.

Virat Kohli’s nephew Aaryaveer Kohli, son of his elder brother Vikas, is just 15 but already making a name for himself in Delhi’s Under-16 circuit. He’s being trained by Raj Kumar Sharma, the same coach who guided Virat early in his career. Aaryaveer has been placed in Category C for the upcoming Delhi Premier League auction.

Virender Sehwag’s 17-year-old son Aryavir has been turning heads too. Playing for Delhi Under-19, he smashed a brilliant 297 against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy. The knock got a lot of attention, and even Sehwag joked that his son missed a Ferrari by just 23 runs, showing the mix of pride and humour fans love about him.

The Delhi Premier League is growing even more exciting in its second season with two new teams Outer Delhi and New Delhi joining the mix. That brings the total to eight franchises, all battling it out alongside East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions, South Delhi Superstarz, Purani Dilli 6, and Central Delhi Kings.

Priyansh Arya’s Six-Sixes Knock: From Viral Moment to ₹3.80 Cr IPL Deal

Last season’s final was a nail‑biter, with East Delhi Riders edging out South Delhi Superstarz by just three runs to lift the trophy. Over the past year, DPL has become a fantastic stage for young players to show what they can do and catch the eye of IPL scouts. With standout performances and viral highlights, it’s clear the league is now a real launchpad for up‑and‑coming talent.

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There’s nothing Priyansh Arya can’t do 🔥#AdaniDPLT20 #AdaniDelhiPremierLeagueT20 #DilliKiDahaad | @JioCinema @Sports18 pic.twitter.com/lr7YloC58D

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 31, 2024

One such name is Priyansh Arya, who made headlines by smashing six sixes in an over during a stunning 50-ball 120. That knock helped him land a ₹3.80 crore deal with Punjab Kings. He backed it up with 475 runs in 17 innings, striking at nearly 180. Then there’s Digvesh Rathi was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹30 lakh. He ended up as their top wicket-taker with 14 wickets. Although he was briefly suspended for an on-field celebration his performances proved he belongs on the big stage.

DPL 2025 Franchises & Owners

DPL 2025 Auction Format & Key Rules 

 DPL 2025 Notable Auction Players 

 DPL 2025 Player Categories & Estimated Base Prices

Note: Actual base prices were not publicly disclosed by DPL. 

Comparison – 2024 vs 2025 DPL Auction Rules

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