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.
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 |
The teams were split into two groups for the league stage:
This formation proved that every game is important, if teams fail early, there is little chance of coming back.
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 |
The CCL 2025 format was plain  yet exciting:
This setup showed that only the most consistent teams reached the final.
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.
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.
Punjab De Sher won the CCL 2025 trophy by defeating Chennai Rhinos in the final on March 2, 2025.
Initially, eight teams were part of the season, but with the withdrawal of Kerala Strikers, only seven teams participated.
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.
The semi-finals included Bengal Tigers, Karnataka Bulldozers, Chennai Rhinos and Punjab De Sher.
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.