New Delhi, June 23 -- The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday announced that the third season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will be held from July 31 to August 30. The player auction ahead of the new season will take place on July 1.

The previous edition witnessed West Delhi Lions, captained by Nitish Rana, claim their maiden DPL title after defeating Central Delhi Kings by six wickets in the final. In the women's competition, South Delhi Superstarz, led by Shweta Sehrawat, emerged champions after defeating Central Delhi Queens in the final.

Over the past two seasons, the DPL has established itself as one of the most prominent platforms for cricketers in the capital, bringing together established names and emergin...