The Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League 2026 (CCPL Season 3) is well and truly underway.
Organised by the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) and sanctioned by the BCCI, the third edition of the CCPL runs from June 3 to June 14, 2026, with all matches hosted at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Nawa Raipur.
Six city-based franchises are competing across 19 matches, with the semi-finals on June 12 and the final on June 14. Stadium entry is free for all spectators.
CCPL 2026 Points Table (Updated)
The Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League 2026 (CCPL) Points Table is updated after every match, showing the latest standings, points, wins, losses, and net run rate (NRR) of all participating teams.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raipur Rhinos (RPR) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.500 |
| 2 | Bilaspur Bulls (BLS) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.100 |
| 3 | Raigarh Lions (RL) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.978 |
| 4 | Surguja Tigers (ST) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.978 |
| 5 | Bastar Bisons (BB) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.100 |
| 6 | Rajnandgaon Panthers (RP) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -4.500 |
CCPL 2026 All Six Teams at a Glance
The Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League 2026 features six competitive teams battling for the title. Here’s a quick look at all participating franchises and their performances throughout the tournament.
| Team | Short Code | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Raipur Rhinos | RPR | Raipur |
| Bilaspur Bulls | BLS | Bilaspur |
| Raigarh Lions | RL | Raigarh |
| Surguja Tigers | ST | Surguja |
| Bastar Bisons | BB | Bastar |
| Rajnandgaon Panthers | RP | Rajnandgaon |
Key Takeaways After Round 1
- All six teams have played one match, making this the most complete opening round picture of any current domestic T20 league
- Raipur Rhinos lead with the highest NRR of +4.500, signalling a dominant opening win
- Bilaspur Bulls and Raigarh Lions are also on 2 points, setting up a close three-way contest at the top
- Rajnandgaon Panthers sit bottom with an NRR of -4.500, the exact mirror of Raipur Rhinos, confirming they were the victims in Match 1 on June 3
- The NRR pairings reveal the three opening matchups: RPR beat RP, BLS beat BB, and RL beat ST
CCPL 2026 Tournament Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Edition | Season 3 |
| Dates | June 3 to June 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Nawa Raipur |
| Total Teams | 6 |
| Total Matches | 19 |
| Format | T20, round-robin + knockouts |
| Semi-Finals | June 12, 2026 |
| Final | June 14, 2026 |
| Entry | Free for all spectators |
| Organiser | Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) |
How the CCPL 2026 Points System Works
- Win = 2 points
- Loss = 0 points
- No Result / Tied = 1 point each
- Tiebreaker: Net Run Rate (NRR)
- Top 4 teams after the league stage advance to the semi-finals
What to Watch Next
With three teams already on 2 points and NRR set to become a decisive factor, every run and every wicket will matter from here.
Raipur Rhinos look the team to beat early, but Bilaspur Bulls and Raigarh Lions will push hard. The bottom three sides need wins urgently before the knockout race tightens further.
