Format
"The Sudden-Death Rule keeps stakes at maximum from ball one — there are no second chances in the CPL."
The State Elimination Brackets
The Scale
50 local teams from each of the 28 States and 8 Union Territories — that’s 1,800 teams and tens of thousands of players competing simultaneously across the entire nation.
The 25/25 Split Knockout
Within each state, 50 teams are divided into two pools of 25. It’s strict single elimination — lose once and you’re out. 36 undisputed champions emerge to represent their home turf.
The National Inter-State Battle
The 36 State and UT champions are sorted into four regional clusters — North, South, East, and West — for cross-border clashes that turn state pride into national warfare. These matches are played on neutral national grounds.
North Cluster
Champions from northern states battle for regional supremacy on neutral ground.
South Cluster
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and more — the south sends its very best.
East Cluster
Bengal, Odisha, and the northeastern states clash in some of the most passionate cricket in the nation.
West Cluster
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan — the west’s finest fight for a Dubai ticket.
Outcome : The field is whittled to the Final 4 teams of the nation.
Prize Purse
The State Elimination Brackets
Elite Treatment
The Final 4 teams are flown to Dubai for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. They enter an intensive Pro-Cricketer Immersion Boot Camp paired with legendary international cricketers.
The Ultimate Finale
Semifinals and the Grand Final are played under the lights at an iconic international venue in Dubai, broadcast to millions across India.