Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026: Teams, Schedule, Results, Points Table & Winners
Follow the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), one of India's leading state-based T20 cricket competitions. Explore TNPL 2026 teams, schedule, fixtures, results, points table, playoffs, squads, venues, records, winners, history and tournament format.
TNPL 2026 at a Glance
The Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 marks the 10th edition of the tournament. Follow the latest TNPL 2026 schedule, teams, fixtures, results and points table for Tamil Nadu's premier T20 cricket competition. Explore more Indian cricket leagues and tournaments.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tamil Nadu Premier League |
| Abbreviation | TNPL |
| Format | Twenty20 (T20) |
| Organised By | Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) |
| First Edition | 2016 |
| 2026 Edition | 10th Season |
| 2026 Teams | 8 Franchises |
| 2026 Matches | 32 |
| 2026 Start Date | 4 August 2026 |
| 2026 Final Date | 28 August 2026 |
| 2026 Champion | VIDA Kovai Kings |
| Defending Champion | iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (2025) |
| Most Successful | Chepauk Super Gillies (4 titles) |
| Live Streaming | TNPL YouTube Channel, FanCode |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Tamil / Sony Sports Ten 4 |
What is the Tamil Nadu Premier League?
The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is an annual men's Twenty20 cricket tournament held in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is organised by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) and contested by eight city-based franchise teams from the state. The inaugural season was held in 2016.
The TNPL has become one of India's most successful and established state T20 leagues, producing IPL stars like T Natarajan, Varun Chakravarthy, R Sai Kishore, Washington Sundar, and Shahrukh Khan. The tournament provides a competitive platform for Tamil Nadu's domestic cricketers to showcase their talent alongside experienced players.
The 2026 season marks the 10th edition of the tournament, featuring 32 matches across Dindigul and Chennai. You can also follow other major competitions, including the Indian Premier League, Women's Premier League and SPL.
TNPL 2026 Season Summary
The TNPL 2026 season kicked off on 4 August 2026 at the NPR College Cricket Ground in Dindigul. Defending champions iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans began their title defence against Dindigul Dragons in the opening fixture.
The tournament followed a two-leg format. The first 20 league matches were played in Dindigul from 4–15 August, before the action shifted to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for the remaining league games and the entire playoff phase from 18–28 August.
The season concluded with the final on 28 August 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, where VIDA Kovai Kings were crowned TNPL 2026 champions.
TNPL 2026 Teams
The TNPL features eight franchise teams representing different cities and regions of Tamil Nadu.
TNPL 2026 Format
The TNPL follows a round-robin league stage followed by an exciting playoff format.
Round-Robin League
All 8 teams play each other once in a single round-robin format (7 matches per team).
Qualifier 1
Top two teams from the league stage face off. Winner goes directly to the Final.
Eliminator
3rd and 4th placed teams clash. Loser is eliminated; winner advances to Qualifier 2.
Final
Qualifier 1 winner vs Qualifier 2 winner battle for the TNPL championship trophy.
Teams earn 2 points for a win and 1 point each for a no-result. Net Run Rate (NRR) is used to separate teams level on points. The top four teams in the standings advance to the playoffs.
TNPL 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
The TNPL 2026 schedule features 32 matches across Dindigul and Chennai. Check our live cricket scores page for match updates.
TNPL 2026 Points Table
The TNPL 2026 points table tracks team standings as league matches are completed.
| Pos | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.290 |
| 2 | Chepauk Super Gillies | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +0.472 |
| 3 | iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +0.222 |
| 4 | Nellai Royal Kings | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +0.133 |
| 5 | Trichy Grand Cholas | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -0.304 |
| 6 | VIDA Kovai Kings | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +1.247 |
| 7 | Dindigul Dragons | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +0.205 |
| 8 | Salem Spartans | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -2.392 |
* Points table updated after Dindigul leg (Match 20). Final standings may differ.
TNPL 2026 Results
Key match results from the TNPL 2026 season.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4 | Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons | Dindigul | Dragons won by 7 wickets |
| 2 | Aug 5 | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Madurai Panthers | Dindigul | Panthers won by 2 wickets |
| 3 | Aug 5 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Nellai Royal Kings | Dindigul | Royal Kings won by 50 runs |
| 5 | Aug 7 | Chepauk Super Gillies vs Tamizhans | Dindigul | Tamizhans won by 7 wickets |
| 7 | Aug 8 | Madurai Panthers vs Vida Kovai Kings | Dindigul | Panthers won by 6 wickets |
| 15 | Aug 12 | Dindigul Dragons vs Madurai Panthers | Dindigul | Panthers won by 21 runs |
| 20 | Aug 15 | Vida Kovai Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas | Dindigul | Kovai Kings won by 116 runs |
| 32 | Aug 28 | TNPL 2026 Final | Chennai | VIDA Kovai Kings won by 84 runs |
TNPL 2026 Venues
TNPL 2026 Squads
The TNPL 2026 squads feature 20 players per franchise, including two outstation players.
| Team | Captain | Key Players |
|---|---|---|
| Chepauk Super Gillies | Narayan Jagadeesan | Sanjay Kartik, Abhishek Tanwar, Mokit Hariharan, Ashwant Valthapa |
| Dindigul Dragons | Baba Indrajith | Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Singh, Sandeep Warrier, Anurag Nair |
| iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | Sai Kishore | T Natarajan, Tushar Raheja, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Ganesh S |
| Siechem Madurai Panthers | Balachander Anirudh | Chaturved N S, Saravanan P, Gurjapneet Singh, Surya Anand S |
| VIDA Kovai Kings | Shahrukh Khan | Maan K Bafna, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, M Siddharth, Andre Siddarth |
| Nellai Royal Kings | Sonu Yadav | G Ajitesh, Santhosh Kumar D, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Mukilesh U |
| Salem Spartans | S Abishiek | Hari Nishaanth C, Sunny Sandhu, Rahil S Shah, Poiyamozhi M |
| Trichy Grand Cholas | J Suresh Kumar | Washington Sundar, Sanjay Yadav, Athisayaraj Davidson V, Saravana Kumar P |
TNPL Winners List (2016–2026)
| Season | Winner | Winning Margin | Runner-up | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tuti Patriots | Won by 122 runs | Chepauk Super Gillies | Ganesh Moorthi |
| 2017 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Won by 6 wickets | Tuti Patriots | Vasanth Saravanan |
| 2018 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | Won by 7 wickets | Dindigul Dragons | Arun Karthik |
| 2019 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Won by 12 runs | Dindigul Dragons | Ganeshan Periyaswamy |
| 2021 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Won by 8 runs | Trichy Warriors | Narayan Jagadeesan |
| 2022 | Chepauk Super Gillies & Lyca Kovai Kings | Joint Winners (No Result) | — | Sandeep Warrier |
| 2023 | Lyca Kovai Kings | Won by 104 runs | Nellai Royal Kings | Jhathavedh Subramanyan |
| 2024 | Dindigul Dragons | Won by 6 wickets | Lyca Kovai Kings | Ravichandran Ashwin |
| 2025 | iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | Won by 118 runs | Dindigul Dragons | Tushar Raheja |
| 2026 | VIDA Kovai Kings | Won by 84 runs | Madurai Panthers | — |
TNPL Records
Why the TNPL Remains Important in Indian Cricket
The Tamil Nadu Premier League has created a competitive T20 environment where Tamil Nadu's domestic players can gain valuable match experience alongside seasoned professionals. The league has become a proven pathway to the Indian Premier League, with several TNPL stars graduating to national and international cricket.
The franchise model gives fans a strong city-based connection with the tournament, building intense rivalries between teams like Chepauk Super Gillies, Dindigul Dragons and VIDA Kovai Kings. The league has also developed a rich statistical record covering teams, players, matches, venues and individual performances across its decade-long history.
For emerging cricketers in Tamil Nadu, the TNPL remains one of the most important platforms to showcase talent to IPL scouts and national selectors. You can also explore other state leagues like the T20 Mumbai League and SPL for more domestic cricket action.
TNPL FAQs
What is TNPL?
TNPL stands for Tamil Nadu Premier League. It is a professional T20 franchise cricket league organised by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), featuring eight city-based teams from Tamil Nadu.
When did the TNPL start?
The first TNPL season was played in 2016, with Tuti Patriots winning the inaugural tournament.
How many teams play in the TNPL?
The TNPL currently has 8 franchises representing different cities and regions across Tamil Nadu.
Who won TNPL 2026?
VIDA Kovai Kings (VKK) won TNPL 2026 after defeating Siechem Madurai Panthers in the final at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Which team has won the most TNPL titles?
Chepauk Super Gillies are the most successful TNPL franchise with four championship titles (2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 shared).
Where can I watch TNPL 2026 live?
TNPL 2026 is broadcast live on Star Sports Tamil and Sony Sports Ten 4. Live streaming is available on the TNPL YouTube Channel and FanCode app.
What is the TNPL 2026 schedule?
TNPL 2026 runs from 4 August to 28 August 2026. The Dindigul leg (4–15 Aug) is followed by the Chennai leg (18–28 Aug) including playoffs and the final.
Who are the TNPL 2026 teams?
The eight TNPL 2026 teams are: Chepauk Super Gillies, Dindigul Dragons, iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Siechem Madurai Panthers, VIDA Kovai Kings, Nellai Royal Kings, Salem Spartans and Trichy Grand Cholas.
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