The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is a professional T20 cricket league in India. It is played during June and August of every year by eight teams representing eight districts in Tamil Nadu. The Shriram Capitals is the current sponsor of the tournament. Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni inaugurated the first season. This season was won by the Tuti Patriots, who became the first team to win the Tamil Nadu Premier League title.
There have been eight seasons of Tamil Nadu Premier League. The current champions, Lyca Kovai Kings won their second title in 2023. This made the the second most successful team in Tamil Nadu Premier League history. Only Chepauk Super Gillies have won more titles than them. They have won four titles in total compared to Lyca Kovai Kings’ two titles.
Credit: Cricket Times
Season | Winner | Runner-up |
2016 | Tuti Patriots | Chepauk Super Gillies |
2017 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Tuti Patriots |
2018 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | Dindigul Dragons |
2019 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Dindigul Dragons |
2021 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Ruby Trichy Warriors |
2022 | Chepauk Super Gillies & Lyca Kovai Kings | – |
2023 | Lyca Kovai Kings | Nellai Royal Kings |
The league has been a successful tournament, attracting large crowds and generating significant media coverage. It has helped to promote cricket in Tamil Nadu and has given young cricketers a platform to showcase their talent. The tournament has also helped to raise the profile of Tamil Nadu cricket in India and around the world.
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TNPL is a popular tournament among cricket fans in Tamil Nadu. The matches are usually well-attended, and the atmosphere at the stadiums is electric. The tournament has also helped boost Tamil Nadu’s economy, with hotels and restaurants reporting increased business during the tournament.
Season | Player | Team |
2016 | Murali Vijay | Chepauk Super Gillies |
2016 | Ravindra Jadeja | Tuti Patriots |
2017 | Dinesh Karthik | Chepauk Super Gillies |
2017 | Suresh Raina | Tuti Patriots |
2018 | Washington Sundar | Chepauk Super Gillies |
2018 | Sam Curran | Siechem Madurai Panthers |
2019 | K.S. Bharat | Chepauk Super Gillies |
2019 | Harbhajan Singh | Dindigul Dragons |
2021 | R. Ashwin | Chepauk Super Gillies |
The league has been a positive force for cricket in Tamil Nadu. It has helped promote the game, raise the profile of Tamil Nadu cricket and boost the state’s economy. The tournament is sure to continue to be a success in the years to come. These players have all gone on to represent India at the international level.
Tamil Nadu Premier League has provided them a platform to showcase their talent and helped them develop into world-class cricketers. The league is a valuable asset to Tamil Nadu cricket. It has helped promote the game, raise the profile of Tamil Nadu cricket and boost the state’s economy. The tournament is sure to continue to be a success in the years to come.
Credit: InsideSport
Team | Trophies |
Chepauk Super Gillies | 4 |
Lyca Kovai Kings | 2 |
Tuti Patriots | 1 |
Siechem Madurai Panthers | 1 |
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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