The schedule for the sixth edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) has been announced on Tuesday (May 31), with the defending champions Chepauk Super Gillies taking on Nellai Royal Kings in the opening fixture on June 23.
The T20 league features eight teams – Chepauk Super Gillies, Dindigul Dragons, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Lyca Kovai Kings, Nellai Royal Kings, Ruby Trichy Warriors, Salem Spartans and Siechem Madurai Panthers – will be a 28-day affair with the final scheduled to be played on July 31.
The tournament will follow the round-robin format, with each side getting to play seven games. The teams ending at the top four in the points table will automatically qualify for the playoffs.
The eight-team league will be played across four venues – SNR College Ground, Coimbatore; Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, Salem; NPR College, Natham, ICL – Sankar Nagar Ground; Tirunelveli.
There will be six double-headers in all – the afternoon matches will start at 3.15 PM IST and evening games at 7.15 PM IST.