The Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) 2025 began on October 25 at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, bringing franchise T20 cricket to Jammu & Kashmir with eight participating teams. The league aimed to promote local talent and showcase regional cricketing passion on a national stage.
However, the tournament has now been abandoned mid-way after organisers allegedly fled with funds, leaving players and staff stranded. Before the chaos, Gulmarg Royal and Ladakh Heros were leading their groups.
Let’s take a look at what really happened in the IHPL 2025 and how the league ended in controversy.
Indian Heaven Premier League 2025 – Teams & Squads
The Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) 2025 is a new T20 cricket tournament with eight teams from various regions of Jammu & Kashmir. The league unites local players and some prominent cricketers.
Teams Participating in IHPL 2025:
- Gulmarg Royals
- Ladakh Heroes
- Pulwama Titans
- Srinagar Sultans
- Kishtwar Giants
- Jammu Lions
- Uri Panthers
- Patnitop Warriors
Squads
Here are the squads of the teams from IHPL 2025,
- Gulmarg Royal
Aakash Choudhary, Affan Wani, Atif Altafmir, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sarul Kanwar, Adil Faroq, Thisara Perera, Zahid Rasool, Danish Muzaffar, Asif Rasool, Imran Ganaic, Ishfaar Ahmad, Javed Jaddu, Munis Ansari, Nadeem Dar, Sahil Balwal, Sarafaraz Amin.
- Ladakh Heros
Abid Rasool, Devon Smith, Nasir Rasool, Saleem Mir, Saurabh Tiwary, Ahemad Fayaz, Anuj Kumar, Asif Mansoori, Iqbal Abdulla, Nasir Kumar, Parvez Rasool, Khalid Bhatt, Aamir Aziz, Kamran Baba, Mujeeb Nadaf, Naseer Rasool, Raqib Khursheed, Rouf Bashir.
- The Pulwama Titans
Chris Gayle, Priyank Panchal, Richard Levi, Abhishant Bakshi, Ajit Chandila, Arun Chaprana, Kuldeep Hooda, Shoaib Md Khan, Aayan Khan, Ankush Sharma, Asif Ramjan, Atib Rasheed, Azeeb Rather, Chanderpal Saini, Rahul Shukla, Shahbaz Nadeem.
- Srinagar Sultan
Chirag Gandhi, Mehmood Rehman, Zaid Mohd Bhat, Jesal Karia, Malinda Pushpakumara, Rishi Dhawan, Jaykishan Kolsawala, Faisal Dar, Monu Kumar, Parth Chauhan, Rahil Sambyal, Sharid Shafi, Suboth Bhati, Waseem Raza.
- Kishtwar Giants
Adil Rishi, Aqib Mir, Ishtiyaq Rasool, Khalib Khatib, Sameer Ul Dar, Saqib Majeed, Basharat Wani, Farman Feroz, Haris Shabir, Jesse Ryder, Asif Khan, Amir Sofi, Md Yaseer Meer, Md. Yaseen, Momin Aziz, Naseer Baba, Raman Dutta, Tajamul Baba.
- Jammu Lions Squad
Asad Pathan, Faiz Fazal, Jai Kishan, Manzoor Pandhav, Shaun Marsh, Vansh Sharma, Abhinav Khajuria, Omais Itoo, Praveen Gupta, Phil Mustard, Pinal Shah, Akshay Wakhare, Anureet Singh, Ishtiyak Robi, Rizwan Manzoor, Sahil Gulzar.
- Patnitop Warriors Squad
Omar Alam, Peter Trego, Rahul Yadav, Sohail Malik, Zahid Dar, Arselan Mujahir, Puneet Kumar, Ram Dayal, Adil Wani, Jamil Ahemad, Imran Tahir, Ishwar Pandey, Osman Bin Mustar, Umer Nisar, Zahid Nabi.
- Uri Panthers Squad
Faizan Rauf, Jatin Wadhwan, Jehangir Lone, Martin Guptill, Owais Shah, Paras Sharma, Sahil Saifi, Javed Jadu, Kulvir Singh, Zamin Ashik, Arselan Shafi, Abid Nabi, Ankit Rajpoot, Asim Bashir, Ishan Malhotra, Manpreet Gony, Praveen Gupta, Shadab Jakati, Vasu Sharma.
Some big names from the International players are also part of the newly introduced tournament.
Indian Heaven Premier League 2025 – Fixtures
The tournament started on 25th October and will consist of 27 matches. Here are the full fixture details.
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October, Saturday | Gulmarg Royal vs Uri Panthers | 10:30 AM |
| 26 October, Sunday | Jammu Lions vs Gulmarg Royal | 04:00 PM |
| 27 October, Monday | Jammu Lions vs Srinagar Sultan | 10:30 AM |
| 27 October, Monday | The Pulwama Titans vs Patnitop Warriors | 04:00 PM |
| 28 October, Tuesday | Uri Panthers vs Jammu Lions | 10:30 AM |
| 28 October, Tuesday | Ladakh Heros vs The Pulwama Titans | 04:00 PM |
| 29 October, Wednesday | Gulmarg Royal vs Srinagar Sultan | 10:30 AM |
| 29 October, Wednesday | Kishtwar Giants vs Patnitop Warriors | 04:00 PM |
| 30 October, Thursday | Uri Panthers vs Srinagar Sultan | 10:30 AM |
| 30 October, Thursday | Ladakh Heros vs Patnitop Warriors | 04:00 PM |
| 31 October, Friday | Gulmarg Royal vs Jammu Lions | 10:30 AM |
| 31 October, Friday | Kishtwar Giants vs The Pulwama Titans | 04:00 PM |
| 01 November, Saturday | Gulmarg Royal vs Uri Panthers | 10:30 AM |
| 01 November, Saturday | Kishtwar Giants vs Ladakh Heros | 04:00 PM |
| 02 November, Sunday | Srinagar Sultan vs Jammu Lions | 10:30 AM |
| 02 November, Sunday | Patnitop Warriors vs The Pulwama Titans | 04:00 PM |
| 03 November, Monday | Jammu Lions vs Uri Panthers | 10:30 AM |
| 03 November, Monday | The Pulwama Titans vs Ladakh Heros | 04:00 PM |
| 04 November, Tuesday | Srinagar Sultan vs Gulmarg Royal | 10:30 AM |
| 04 November, Tuesday | Patnitop Warriors vs Kishtwar Giants | 04:00 PM |
| 05 November, Wednesday | Srinagar Sultan vs Uri Panthers | 10:30 AM |
| 05 November, Wednesday | Patnitop Warriors vs Ladakh Heros | 04:00 PM |
| 06 November, Thursday | The Pulwama Titans vs Kishtwar Giants | 04:00 PM |
| 07 November, Friday | T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | 10:30 AM |
| 07 November, Friday | T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | 04:00 PM |
| 08 November, Saturday | T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | 03:00 PM |
Where to Watch the Indian Heaven Premier League 2025 Live?
Cricket fans can enjoy all the excitement of the Indian Heaven Premier League 2025 live on Sony TV and Fan Code.
For viewers around the world, FanCode serves as the official digital streaming platform, allowing fans to catch every match live on their mobile phones, laptops, or smart TVs via the FanCode app or website.
Indian Heaven Premier League – Points Table As of 30 Oct
Gulmarg Royals are leading the Group A standings, and Group B matches have yet to begin. The points table is below,
Group A
| Team | Matches | Win | Loss | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.975 |
| JAL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.134 |
| URP | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.980 |
| SNS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.615 |
Group B
| Team | Matches | Win | Loss | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHH | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +3.297 |
| KIG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.810 |
| TPT | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.391 |
| PTW | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.914 |
Related Reads:
Conclusion: The Indian Heaven Premier League 2025 Ends Abruptly After Organiser Scam
The Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) 2025, which began on October 25 with the aim of promoting cricket in Jammu & Kashmir, has ended abruptly following organiser fraud allegations. What started as a platform to showcase local and international talent turned into chaos as matches were called off and players were left stranded in Srinagar.
Instead of becoming a milestone for J&K cricket, the IHPL 2025 now stands as a reminder of how poor management can derail genuine sporting aspirations. The hope is that future events in the region are conducted with greater transparency and credibility, ensuring players and fans get the fair experience they deserve.
