The Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2025 witnessed an electrifying final as Punjab De Sher ended their decade-long title drought with a commanding victory over Chennai Rhinos. The high-octane clash took pla??ce on Marc??h 2, 2025, at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Ground in Mysuru, India, marking the culmination of the league鈥檚 11th season.

CCL, a widely popular exhibition tournament, brings together film stars from different regional cinemas of India, allowing them to showcase their cricketing prowess. Over the years, it has garnered immense fan following, blending entertainment ?with competitive cricket.

Punjab De Sher clinch first-ever CCL title

The final followed the CCL鈥檚 unique format, where each team plays two innings of 10 overs, creating a ??Test match-like approach within the T20 framework. Chennai Rhinos, known for their past triumphs, looked strong but failed to capitalize on crucial moments, allowing Punjab De Sher to take full control.

In the first innings, Chennai Rhinos posted 89/5 in 10 overs, with their batters struggling against Punjab鈥檚 disciplin??ed bowling attack. Punjab De Sher responded in dominant fashion, scoring 103/1 in 10 overs, securing a crucial first-innings lead.

Under pressure to set a competitive target, Chennai managed o??nly 85/6 in their second innings, leaving Punjab with a chase of 72 runs. Riding on their momentum, Punjab comfortably reached the target in just 8 overs, with 8 wickets in hand, etching their name in ??CCL history.

The victory was particularly significant for team captain and popular Punjabi singer Harrdy Sandhu, who has been leading Punjab De Sher with passion and determination over the years. The trium??ph not only mark??ed Punjab鈥檚 maiden CCL title but also established them as a dominant force in the league.

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Star performers of the game

Se??veral players delivered standout performances throughout the tournament, with ??Punjab De Sher dominating the individual awards category as well.

Suyyash Rai played a crucial role with the ball in the final and was awarded Player of the Match for his stellar bowling display.
Sandhu, apart from leading his team to victory, was recognized as the Player of the Tournament, underlining his all-round impact.
Rahul Jaittly emerged as the Batter of the Final, playing a key role in Punjab鈥檚 successful chase.
Jassie Gill??, another celebrated name from the Punjabi music industry, proved his mettle with the ball, claiming the most wickets and securing the Bowler of the Final a??ward.

List of CCL 2025 awards

馃弳 Winners: Punjab De Sher
馃 Runners-up: Chennai Rhinos
馃弲 Player of the Tournament: Harrdy Sandhu (Punjab De Sher)
馃弿 Batter of the Tournament: Darling Krishna (Karnataka Bulldozers)
馃幆 Bowler of the Tournament: Sharan (Chennai Rhinos)
猸?Man of the Match (Final): Suyyash Rai (Punjab De Sher)
馃弿Batter of the Final: Rahul Jaittly (Punjab De Sher)
馃幆 Bowler of the Final: Jassie Gill (Punjab De Sher)

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The 11th edition of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2025 is all set to bring an electrif??ying blend of sports?? and entertainment as film stars from across India鈥檚 regional industries gear up for an intense battle on the cricket field.

A spectacular fusion of cricket and cinema

Featuring eight star-studded teams, the tournament bridges the passion for cricket with the glamour of Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, and other film fraternities. This highly anticipated season will kick off on February 8 and conclude on March 2, promising a thrilling month of celebrity-driven cricketing action. The opening match will witness defending champions Bengal Tigers take on Chennai Rhinos, while last season鈥檚 runners-up, Karnataka Bulldozers, will clash against Telugu Warriors in the second encounter on the same day.

Tournament format and exciting multi-venue hosting

CCL 2025 will feature a round-robin format followed by an intense knockout phase, ensuring a compe?titive edge to the tournament. A total of 17 matches will be played across four legs, with the action unfolding in Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Cuttack, and Surat. The venue for the grand final is yet to be decided, adding to the suspense of the tournament鈥檚 climax.

Each team will play four league-stage matches, striving to finish in the top four standings to secure a semi-final spot. The semi-finalists will then battle for a place in the grand finale, where the ultimate winner will be crowned. The Tigers, the defending champions, will look to retain their title, but they will face stiff competition from the likes of the Warriors, the most decorated team in CCL history with four titles. Other formidable teams, such as the Bulldozers and the Rhinos, both two-time champions, and Mumbai Heroes, with one title, ?w?ill also aim to etch their name in the league鈥檚 legacy.

Unmatched glamour and intense rivalries await

With Bollywood megastar Salman Khan adding his star power as the face of the tournament, the CCL continues to captivate audiences across the country. The league has become a grand spectacle where actors showca??se their cricketing prowess, and this edition promises even more gripping action. From breathtaking sixes to dramatic wicket celebrations, the Celebrity Cricket League 2025 is poised to deliver unforgettable moments, combining the best of cricket and cinema. As the countdown begins, fans can brace themselves for an action-packed extravaganza where their favorite film stars battle for sporting supremacy on the ?grandest stage of celebrity cricket.

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Celebrity Cricket League 2025: Complete squads聽

• Bengal Tigers: Jisshu Sengupta (c), Indrasish, Mohan, Suman, Joy, Joe, Yusuf, Jeetu Kamal, Jammy, Ratnadip Ghosh, Ananda Chowdhury, Sandy, Aditya Roy Banerjee, Arman Ahamed, Manty, Rahul Mazumder, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Boney, Sourav Das
• Punjab De Sher: Sonu Sood (c), Mika Singh, Jimmy Shergill, Ayushmann Khurana, Binnu Dhillon, Manvir Sran, Rahul Dev, Navraj Hans, Jazzy B, Harmeet Singh, Piyush Malhotra, Gulzar Chahal, Roshan Prince, Amrinder Gill, Angad Bedi, Yuvraj Hans, Raju Sharma, Dilraj Khurana
• Karnataka Bulldozers: Sudeep (c) Pradeep, Tarun Chandra, Chiranjeevi Sarja, Jai Karthik, Prasanna, Abhimanyu, Bhaskar, Rahul, Rajeev, Dharma, Saurav, Tarun Sudhir, Viswas, Darshan
• Chennai Rhinos: Arya Ashok Selvan (c), Bharath, Shaam, Bose Venkat, Hemachandran, Kalaiyarasan, Mahendran, Nandha, Prithvi, Ramana, Sanjay Bharathi, Shanthanu, Sharran, Uday Kumar, Vikranth, Vishnu
• Telugu Warriors: Akhil Akkineni Venkatesh (c), Sachin Joshi, Sudheer Babu, Tarun, Prince Cecil, Sai Dharam Tej, Ajay, ESD, Ashwin Babu, Aadarsh Balakrishna, Nandakishore, Nikhil, Siddarth, Prabhu, Raghu, Sushanth, Srikanth, Taraka Ratna, Samrat Reddy, Viswa
• Mumbai Heroes: Ritesh Deshmukh (c), Bobby Deol, Sunil Shetty, Varun Badola, Aftab Shivdasani, Sameer Kochhar, Indraneil Sengupta, Apoorva Lakhia, Kabir Sadanand, Kunal Khemu, Raja Bherwani, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Sharad Kelkar, Sohail Khan, Saqib Saleem, Tushar Jalota, Vatsal Seth, Sahil Chaudhary
• Bhojpuri Dabanggs: Manoj Tiwari (c), Ravi Kishan, Dinesh Lal Yadav, Ram Pravesh Yadav, Uday Tiwari, Ajhoy Sharma, Vikrant Singh, Aditya Ojha, Prakash Jais, Ayaz Khan, Shailesh Sinha, Vaibhav Raj, Asgar Rashid Khan, Vikas Singh, Akbar Naqvi, Gajender Pratap Dwivedi, Jay Prakash Yadav, Raj Chohan, Pawan Singh, Bobby Singh, Pradeep Pandey, Yash Kumar

Celebrity Cricket League 2025: Complete schedule and venue details

Semi-finals & Final

Broadcast and Live Streaming details

All matches of the Celebrity Cricket League 2025 will be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar, allowing fans to catch the action online. The tournament will also be broadcast on Sony Sports 3, serving as the official television partner. This ensures ext??ensive coverage across digital and TV platfor?ms, reaching a wide audience. With high-quality streaming and expert commentary, viewers can enjoy an immersive experience. The partnership enhances the league鈥檚 visibility, making it accessible to cricket and cinema enthusiasts. Fans can tune in from February 8 to March 2 to witness the star-studded cricketing showdown.

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