In the last season, iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans won their first TNPL in 2025, with a crushing 118-run victory over Dindigul Dragons, powered by a solid batting display from Tushar Raheja and the team’s overall performance. The 2025 season brought new energy to the league with exciting games and brilliant performances, further establishing TNPL as a place for young Tamil Nadu talent.
This article introduces the TNPL Champions List, and provides a year-by-year overview of champions, highlights and memorable moments of the league in its history.
TNPL Winners List: Year-Wise Champions from 2016 to 2025
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final Result / Margin |
| 2016 | Tuti Patriots | Chepauk Super Gillies | Won by 122 runs |
| 2017 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Tuti Patriots | Won comfortably chasing 143/8 |
| 2018 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | Dindigul Dragons | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2019 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Dindigul Dragons | Won by 12 runs |
| 2020 | No Tournament | – | Season canceled due to COVID-19 |
| 2021 | Chepauk Super Gillies | Ruby Trichy Warriors | Won by 8 runs |
| 2022 | Chepauk Super Gillies & Lyca Kovai Kings | – | Shared title due to rain |
| 2023 | Lyca Kovai Kings | Nellai Royal Kings | Won by 104 runs |
| 2024 | Dindigul Dragons | Lyca Kovai Kings | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2025 | iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | Dindigul Dragons | Won by 118 runs |
2016 (Tuti Patriots)
The Tuti Patriots were the first champions in the first season of TNPL, smashing Chepauk Super Gillies by an unbelievable margin of 122 runs in the final. The Patriots scored an incredible aggregate of 215/2, with explosive batting, took command of the opposition. Their bowlers then destroyed the Gillies lineup for a mere 93, making for one of the most unbalanced TNPL finals of all time. This historic win made the Tuti Patriots an overnight team and a benchmark in high scoring, exciting cricket in the league.
Going into the final, Tuti Patriots finished the league phase in good fashion, gaining momentum as they beat the likes of Chepauk Super Gillies and Salem Spartans at critical points. Abhinav Mukund with 82 not out and captain Dinesh Karthik with a quick 55, top-scored for the Patriots batting in the final. The four wickets of M Ganesh Moorthi saw the Gillies bowled out at just 93 to win by 122 runs.
2017 (Chepauk Super Gillies)
After the team lost the final in 2016, Chepauk Super Gillies took off with a great league season, leading the points table, fueled by steady performances of both the batting and bowling units.
Their final spot in the playoffs was secured, where they beat formidable competition, including the Tuti Patriots. Opener Opener Gopinath was instrumental in giving fast starts as well as controlled run-throughs to bowlers who were disciplined. Restricting the Patriots to the small total of 143/8, Chepauk followed it with ease with 6 balls left. Their tactical performance and their balanced teamwork even when under pressure demonstrated that they were the early champions of TNPL.
Chepauk was consistent in the build-up to the final with a series of match-winning performances. Their bowlers consistently took wickets at the right time, and batsmen such as Narayan Jagadeesan and Gopinath provided crucial innings that secured wins in tense matches, giving confidence for the final showdown.
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2018 (Siechem Madurai Panthers)
The Siechem Madurai Panthers put in a good showing in the 2018 final, demonstrating a well-rounded batting lineup and a bowling attack. Their league phase scorecards were always competitive, and they defended or pursued them well, especially with the efforts of the middle-order batsmen.
The Panthers, with Abhishek Tanwar taking four wickets, bowled first and bowled the opposition out in the final against Dindigul Dragons by 117. Their batting was supported by the unbeaten 75 by Arun Karthik, supported by the 38 of Shijit Chandra,n who helped them pursue the target with composure. This combined team effort resulted in their maiden TNPL win.
The Panthers have shown strategic play in previous games, winning against powerful teams such as Chepauk Super Gillies and Tuti Patriots. Batsmen such as Arun Karthik and Shijit Chandran played the whole season, and bowlers such as Abhishek Tanwar and Akash Krishnan took vital wickets at regular intervals to keep the momentum going.
2019 (Chepauk Super Gillies)
Chepauk Super Gillies continued being consistent in the 2019 season. They were also the top contenders in the playoff competition, with strong results across every department. Their batsmen set the record at the top of the order, and bowlers continued to provide breakthroughs. They restricted Dindigul Dragons to 114 in the last match, defending 126, and won by 12 runs. Bowling superstar Ganeshan Periyaswamy took five wickets, highlighting the importance of his campaign in the previous phases and the final itself.
Leading into the final, Chepauk Super Gillies continued to win, beating teams such as Lyca Kovai Kings and Dindigul Dragons. Players like Ganeshan Periyaswamy and Narayan Jagadeesan featured in both the group matches and the semi-final, playing dependable roles every time the decisive moment came, and also made the final possible.
2021 (Chepauk Super Gillies)
Chepauk Super Gillies came back with a purpose in the 2021 season after the break and became TNPL 2021 winner. Their strong performance was evident in the group phase, where they displayed consistency in batting, and Narayan Jagadeesan led the performance, and R Sai Kishore led a disciplined bowling team. They demonstrated a strong playoff performance, with crashing opposition totals and effective defence when necessary. In the last, Chepauk defeated Ruby Trichy Warriors by 8 runs in a closely contested game, indicating they can handle crunch matches. This was the third title of Chepauk in TNPL.
The Gillies won most of the leading contenders during the league phase, including key matches by over 20 runs. Jagadeesan played consistently, and bowlers such as R Sai Kishore took wickets at crucial times, keeping the team going to the final.
2022 (Chepauk Super Gillies & Lyca Kovai Kings)
Both Chepauk Super Gillies and Lyca Kovai Kings had a great league season in 2022, recording key wins and reaching the final on a high. Chepauk had batted and bowled all season, and Kovai Kings had recorded big totals and defended them. The last was canceled because of the rain, but the same title was given, and both teams were declared the TNPL 2022 winners. The teams had excellent players who stood out throughout the season, demonstrating their depth and competitiveness.
The route of Chepauk and Kovai Kings to the final was marked by overwhelming victories over mid table sides and narrow victories over leading sides. Players such as Narayan Jagadeesan, Tushar Raheja, and their top bowlers ensured that both teams were at their best just before the cancelled final.
2023 (Lyca Kovai Kings)
Lyca Kovai Kings had a success story in the 2023 TNPL season as they carried the momentum of the joint title of 2022. They were also one of the most consistent teams in the league stage scoring huge totals and overpowering major opponents, such as Dindigul Dragons and Nellai Royal Kings.
Deeper batting (Suresh Kumar, U Mukilesh, Atheequ Ur Rahman) and discipline in bowling with Jhatavedh Subramanyan and Shahrukh Khan made them overpowering in the important play-offs even in the first round.
Kings capped their dominance with 205/5 in the final, half-centuries by Mukilesh, Suresh Kumar, and Atheeq Ur Rahman, bowled out Nellai Royal Kings for 101 and took the match by 104 runs. The four-wicket haul of Subramanyan and the overall composition of the team underscored their championship potential, and 2023 became a season in which Lyca Kovai Kings emerged as one of the strongest teams in TNPL history.
2024 (Dindigul Dragons)
The Dindigul Dragons enjoyed an extraordinary 2024 TNPL season, winning the first title in their history. They began with a strong performance during the league phase, winning major matches over Lyca Kovai Kings and iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, due to the consistent performance of all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin who played at both ends. He had a short-lived controversy with Chepauk Super Gillies, which gave an added spice to the TNPL season of Dragons.
Vital roles were also played by young bowlers such as P Vignesh, who took crucial wickets inthe playoffs, and Shivam Singh offered stability at the top of the batting order with a number of match-winning performances. They entered the final with confidence and form on their side, thanks to their strong, balanced performances throughout the season.
Dindigul countered the title challenge in the final against Lyca Kovai Kings in a composed all-round show. The Kings were reduced to 129/7 by Bowling first, with early breakthroughs from Sandeep Warrier and Varun Chakravarthy. Ashwin led the chase with 52 along with Baba Indrajith and Sarath Kumar, leading the Dragons to a 6-wicket win.
Solid batting, disciplined bowling, and experience under pressure combined to make the campaign at Dindigul unforgettable and a fitting way to claim their maiden TNPL championship.
2025 (iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans)
This was a historic season, with iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans topping the points table through overwhelming performances, including a 79-run victory in Qualifier 1, giving them a direct entry to the final.
Their batting force was lethal during the season, with Tushar Raheja leading the team on the frontline as the best run-scorer. Tiruppur recorded an enormous 220/5 in the final and an opening stand of 121 runs from Raheja and Amit Sathvik. Bowlers such as Esakkimuthu tore apart Dindigul Dragons, restricting them to 102, and the team won by 118 runs.
During the build-up to the final, Tiruppur Tamizhans continued to win through team performances. The consistency of Raheja, quality bowling on time by Sathvik and disciplined bowling by Esakkimuthu and the pace attack saw Tiruppur enter the final as clear favorites and rewarded it with a spirited performance.
TNPL Winners: Celebrating a Decade of Excitement
Since 2016, the TNPL has become one of the most competitive T20 leagues in Tamil Nadu, creating exciting matches and memorable finals. While teams such as Chepauk Super Gillies have been dominating over the years, Lyca Kovai Kings, Dindigul Dragons and iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans have emerged as the teams that create unforgettable moments.
The league has always promoted local talent and provided players with a platform to shine and earn a higher domestic and IPL ticket. Explosive batting performances to clutch bowling in finals have all brought excitement and surprises each season.
Going through the TNPL cup winners list, it becomes obvious that the league is not only about champions but also about development, strength, and devotion to the game of cricket. All titles are stories about teamwork, strategy and determination, and TNPL is a festival of Tamil Nadu cricket each season.
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