CCL (Celebrity Cricket League) 2025: Points Table, Schedule & Results

By: Cricbites | September 12, 2025

Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2025 was everything fans had hoped for!

Started in 2011, the CCL has always been about uniting the Indian film industry on the cricket field. With the 2025 edition, it has once again proven why it is such a unique and exciting tournament.

The 2025 season began on February 8 with a new atmosphere. Fans across the country flocked to stadiums or tuned in online to watch their favourite actors play against each other in 20-over-a-side matches. The twist in the format is that each team will bat twice for 10 overs (almost like a T20-Test hybrid).

After almost a month of exciting cricket, it was Punjab De Sher who emerged as the champions of CCL 2025, defeating Chennai Rhinos in an epic final.

CCL 2025 Points Table

Each match had a big impact on the standings. Some teams looked unstoppable, while others fought till the last ball. Here is how the final points table of CCL 2025 looks after the league stage:

Pos	Team	Mat	Won	Lost	Points
1	Bengal Tigers	4	4	0	8
2	Karnataka Bulldozers	4	3	1	6
3	Chennai Rhinos	4	2	2	4
4	Punjab De Sher	4	2	2	4
5	Bhojpuri Dabanggs	4	1	3	2
6	Telugu Warriors	4	1	2	2
7	Mumbai Heroes	4	1	3	2

Key Highlights:

Bengal Tigers: Unbeaten in the group stage, they set the standard with impressive wins.
Karnataka Bulldozers: Won three games with a superb Net Run Rate (NRR).
Chennai Rhinos: Picked up a crucial win to take them to the semi-finals.
Punjab De Sher: Looked inconsistent at the start but peaked at the right time, eventually winning the trophy.
Bhojpuri Dabangs, Telugu Warriors and Mumbai Heroes: Showed us some entertaining moments but couldn’t maintain consistency.

Group Allocations

The teams were split into two groups for the league stage:

Group A

Bengal Tigers
Chennai Rhinos
Karnataka Bulldozers
Telugu Warriors

Group B

Bhojpuri Dabanggs
Mumbai Heroes
Punjab De Sher

This formation proved that every game is important, if teams fail early, there is little chance of coming back.

Tournament Schedule & Results

The CCL 2025 events were held at many prestigious cricket venues in India. And that is why fans from every city turned out in large numbers to support their favorite stars.

Here is the complete match schedule with results:

Date	Stage	Match	Venue	Result
02-Mar-25	Final	Chennai Rhinos vs Punjab De Sher	KSCA Ground, Mysore	Punjab De Sher won by 8 wickets
01-Mar-25	Semi Final	Karnataka Bulldozers vs Chennai Rhinos	KSCA Ground, Mysore	Chennai Rhinos won by 7 wickets
01-Mar-25	Semi Final	Bengal Tigers vs Punjab De Sher	KSCA Ground, Mysore	Punjab De Sher won by 8 wickets
23-Feb-25	League	Mumbai Heroes vs Punjab De Sher	Surat	Mumbai Heroes won by 17 runs
23-Feb-25	League	Bengal Tigers vs Telugu Warriors	Surat	Bengal Tigers won by 16 runs
22-Feb-25	League	Chennai Rhinos vs Bhojpuri Dabanggs	Surat	Chennai Rhinos won by 16 runs
22-Feb-25	League	Punjab De Sher vs Karnataka Bulldozers	Surat	Punjab De Sher won by 2 runs
16-Feb-25	League	Mumbai Heroes vs Bengal Tigers	Cuttack	Bengal Tigers won by 6 wickets
16-Feb-25	League	Punjab De Sher vs Bhojpuri Dabanggs	Cuttack	Punjab De Sher won by 13 runs
15-Feb-25	League	Chennai Rhinos vs Telugu Warriors	Hyderabad	Chennai Rhinos won by 25 runs
15-Feb-25	League	Karnataka Bulldozers vs Mumbai Heroes	Hyderabad	Karnataka Bulldozers won by 85 runs
14-Feb-25	League	Chennai Rhinos vs Karnataka Bulldozers	Hyderabad	Karnataka Bulldozers won by 8 wickets
14-Feb-25	League	Telugu Warriors vs Bhojpuri Dabanggs	Hyderabad	Telugu Warriors won by 7 runs
09-Feb-25	League	Mumbai Heroes vs Bhojpuri Dabanggs	Delhi	Bhojpuri Dabanggs won by 8 wickets
09-Feb-25	League	Punjab De Sher vs Bengal Tigers	Delhi	Bengal Tigers won by 8 wickets
08-Feb-25	League	Karnataka Bulldozers vs Telugu Warriors	Bengaluru	Karnataka Bulldozers won by 46 runs
08-Feb-25	League	Bengal Tigers vs Chennai Rhinos	Bengaluru	Bengal Tigers won by 12 runs

Tournament Format: How CCL 2025 Worked

The CCL 2025 format was plain yet exciting:

Group Stage: Teams were divided into Group A and Group B. Each team played the other teams in their group once.
Points System:
Win = 2 points
Loss = 0 points
Tie/No Result = 1 point Each ranking was based on points and, if tied, Net Run Rate (NRR).
Knockout:
Semifinal 1: Winner of Group A vs Runner-up of Group B
Semifinal 2: Winner of Group B vs Runner-up of Group A
Final: The winners of the two semifinals fought for the trophy.

This setup showed that only the most consistent teams reached the final.

Punjab De Sher’s Road to Glory

Punjab De Sher’s story was one of strength. They did not start the tournament as favourites and were not far behind in the group stage either.

In the semi-finals, they stunned the unbeaten Bengal Tigers, chasing the target with confidence. Then, in the final against Chennai Rhinos, they showed strong determination, dominated with both bat and ball and won by 8 wickets.

Their journey is a reminder that in cricket, it is not how you start that matters but how you finish.

Conclusion

CCL 2025 will be remembered as one of the most memorable editions in the history of the league. From thrilling thrillers and upsets to the brilliance of the film stars on and off the field, the season had it all. The passion, energy and drama were never matched again. In the end, Punjab De Sher lifted the trophy, writing their name in CCL history. Their victory proves that strong determination and teamwork can overcome any obstacles.

FAQs

Q1. Who won the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2025?

Punjab De Sher won the CCL 2025 trophy by defeating Chennai Rhinos in the final on March 2, 2025.

Q2. How many teams participated in CCL 2025?

Initially, eight teams were part of the season, but with the withdrawal of Kerala Strikers, only seven teams participated.

Q3. What was special about the CCL 2025 match format?

The matches followed a 20-over Test-style format, where each team got a chance to bat twice for 10 overs. This unique rule created a balance between explosive hitting and tactical play.

Q4. Which teams reached the semi-finals in CCL 2025?

The semi-finals included Bengal Tigers, Karnataka Bulldozers, Chennai Rhinos and Punjab De Sher.

Q5. When will the next season of CCL be held?

No official dates have been announced yet, but the CCL is usually held annually. Based on past trends, CCL 2026 is expected to start in February 2026 and promises to be even bigger.