The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has quickly become one of the most exciting T10 tennis-ball tournaments in Indian cricket, bringing street cricket to packed stadiums and giving everyday players a real shot at the spotlight. The league started in 2024 and continues to grow in popularity and competition.
Tiigers of Kolkata won the inaugural ISPL Season 1 (2024) title, defeating Majhi Mumbai by 10 wickets in the final. Majhi Mumbai bounced back in ISPL Season 2 (2025), beating Srinagar Ke Veer by 3 wickets to lift the trophy.
In ISPL Season 3 (2026), Chennai Singams clinched their maiden title with a dominant win over Tiigers of Kolkata in the final, marking a new chapter in the league’s history.
ISPL Winners List (2024 to 2026)
The ISPL features six teams in its first two seasons. Bollywood celebrities own each franchise. The league has seen nail-biting finishes and remarkable performances. Here is the complete list of ISPL winners:
| Season | Year | Winner | Captain | Runner-Up | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISPL 1 | 2024 | Tiigers of Kolkata | Prathamesh Pawar | Majhi Mumbai | Won by 10 wickets |
| ISPL 2 | 2025 | Majhi Mumbai | Vijay Pawle | Srinagar Ke Veer | Won by 3 wickets |
| ISPL 3 | 2026 | Chennai Singams | Ankur Singh | Tiigers of Kolkata | Won by 29 runs |
ISPL Season 1 Winner (2024): Tiigers of Kolkata
Tiigers of Kolkata made history on March 15, 2024, at Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane. They won the inaugural ISPL title with a dominant 10-wicket victory over Majhi Mumbai. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan own the team. The franchise name honors Saif’s father, the legendary Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.
Captain Prathamesh Pawar won the tip-top toss and chose to field first. Kolkata’s bowlers destroyed Mumbai’s batting lineup. Wickets fell at regular intervals. Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, the tournament’s star player, made just 1 run. Captain Yogesh Penkar scored only 3 runs. Mumbai collapsed to 25 for 5 and managed just 58 runs for 9 wickets.
Bhavesh Pawar led the bowling attack with 3 wickets for 10 runs. Raju Mukhiya took 2 wickets for 12 runs. Babbu Rana also grabbed 2 wickets for 18 runs. The bowlers gave Kolkata a simple target to chase.
Openers Munna Shaikh and Prathamesh Pawar made the chase look easy. Shaikh smashed 34 runs while Pawar scored 30 runs. They chased down the target in just 7.4 overs without losing a single wicket. Shaikh finished the match with a six.
The first season attracted 11 million viewers across India. Around 500,000 fans attended matches in person. Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan presented the trophy to the winning team. Tiigers of Kolkata took home the winner’s prize of Rs 1 crore.
ISPL Season 2 Winner (2025): Majhi Mumbai
Majhi Mumbai claimed the ISPL Season 2 trophy on February 15, 2025. They defeated Srinagar Ke Veer by 3 wickets in a thrilling final at Dadoji Kondadev Stadium. Amitabh Bachchan and Neeti Agrawal own the team. This victory felt special after their disappointing final loss in Season 1.
The final match kept everyone on the edge. Srinagar Ke Veer batted first after losing the toss. Openers Sagar Ali and Akash Tarekar put on a brilliant show. They added 108 runs for the first wicket. This remains the highest opening partnership in an ISPL final.
Akash Tarekar played the innings of his life. He smashed an unbeaten 59 runs off just 32 balls. His knock included 3 boundaries and 5 massive sixes. Sagar Ali contributed 40 runs off 23 balls with 4 sixes. Srinagar posted 120 for 5 wickets. This score stands as the highest total in an ISPL final.
Mumbai’s chase started well with 25 runs in the powerplay. Then things went wrong. They lost wickets in quick succession and slumped to 64 for 6. The match seemed lost.
Captain Vijay Pawle changed everything. He smashed an unbeaten 22 runs off just 9 balls, including 3 sixes. Birendra Ram supported him with 14 runs off 6 balls. Mumbai needed 6 runs off the final over. Ankur missed the first two balls. On the third ball, he launched a huge six and sealed the victory with three balls remaining.
Sagar Ali won the Player of the Series award for his 493 runs in the tournament. Abhishek Kumar Dalhor from Majhi Mumbai topped the bowling charts with 24 wickets.
ISPL Season 3 Winner (2026): Chennai Singams
Chennai Singams created history by winning their maiden ISPL title in Season 3, defeating Tiigers of Kolkata in a dominant final. The title clash was played amid huge fan interest, marking another successful season for the Indian Street Premier League. Chennai delivered a complete all-round performance to outclass the defending champions and lift their first ISPL trophy.
Batting with confidence and intent, Chennai Singams posted a competitive total before their bowlers took charge in the second innings. Kolkata struggled to keep up with the required momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals. Chennai’s disciplined bowling attack ensured there was no late comeback, sealing a memorable victory in the final.
The triumph marked a major milestone for the Chennai Singams franchise and added a new name to the ISPL winners’ list. With strong performances throughout the tournament, Season 3 further highlighted the growing popularity of ISPL and its impact on grassroots cricket in India.
ISPL Teams and Owners
The Indian Street Premier League features franchises owned by top Bollywood celebrities. Here is the list of all 8 teams and their owners for Season 3:
| Team | Owner |
|---|---|
| Majhi Mumbai | Amitabh Bachchan, Neeti Agrawal |
| Tiigers of Kolkata | Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan |
| Srinagar Ke Veer | Akshay Kumar |
| Chennai Singams | Suriya Sivakumar |
| Falcon Risers Hyderabad | Ram Charan |
| Bengaluru Strikers | Hrithik Roshan |
| Delhi Superheros | Salman Khan |
| Ahmedabad Lions | Ajay Devgn |
ISPL Tournament Format
The ISPL uses a T10 format with unique rules that make matches exciting:
- Tip-Top Toss: Captains walk heel-to-toe toward each other. The one who steps on the other’s foot first wins the toss.
- Tape-Ball Overs: Two overs in every innings must be bowled with a tape ball instead of a regular tennis ball.
- 9 Street Runs: If a shot lands among the audience, the batting team gets 9 runs instead of 6.
- 50/50 Challenge: Teams can challenge an over by predicting a run target (minimum 16 runs). Success adds 150% of runs scored. Failure adds only half.
- Powerplay: The first two overs are mandatory powerplays. Teams can take one more batting power play later.
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Conclusion: Season-wise champions of the Indian Street Premier League!
The Indian Street Premier League has changed how India views tennis-ball cricket, bringing street talent to professional stadiums and turning everyday players into stars. Tiigers of Kolkata dominated Season 1 in 2024, winning the inaugural title. Majhi Mumbai responded strongly by lifting the Season 2 (2025) trophy.
In ISPL Season 3 (2026), Chennai Singams clinched their first championship with a commanding win over Tiigers of Kolkata in the final. With 8 teams battling each season fiercely, the league continues to grow and give rising cricketers a platform to shine.
