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The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) started in August 2016 by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) to change cricket in the state. The league came to be after an Executive Committee meeting on April 10, 2016. The goal was to grow local talent, improve facilities in different districts, and get more fans to come to the stadiums. With eight teams in a T20 format, the TNPL quickly became a place where future stars like T Natarajan and Varun Chakravarthy could rise. For nine seasons, it has done what it set out to do, mixing fun with the growth of cricket at the local level and showing off Tamil Nadu's strong cricketing base.
Here is a list of all the TNPL winners, from 2016 to 2025:
| Year | Winner Team | Final Opponent | Venue | MVP (Final/Season) |
| 2016 | Tuti Patriots (now Salem Spartans) | Chepauk Super Gillies | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Abhinav Mukund (Final) |
| 2017 | Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) | Tuti Patriots | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Sai Kishore (Season) |
| 2018 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | Dindigul Dragons | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Arun Karthik (Final & Season) |
| 2019 | Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) | Dindigul Dragons | MA Chidambaram Stadium | G. Periyaswamy (Final) |
| 2021 | Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) | Ruby Trichy Warriors | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Sai Kishore (Final) |
| 2022 | CSG & Lyca Kovai Kings | Match Abandoned | Coimbatore (NPR College) | Shared Title (No MVP declared) |
| 2023 | Lyca Kovai Kings | Nellai Royal Kings | Tirunelveli | Shahrukh Khan (Season) |
| 2024 | Dindigul Dragons | Chepauk Super Gillies | Coimbatore | Baba Aparajith (Season) |
| 2025 | Tiruppur Tamizhans | Lyca Kovai Kings | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground | T Natarajan (Final) |
The Chepauk Super Gillies are the team to beat in TNPL history. They've won three times (in 2017, 2019, and 2021), and they're always a tough team. A big part of why they win is because they build their team smart. They always have great players like R. Sai Kishore (who got the most wickets in 2021) and their captain, Kaushik Gandhi.
Recently, the Lyca Kovai Kings (in 2023) and Dindigul Dragons (in 2024) have stepped up and won, taking the crown from CSG; The Tiruppur Tamizhans winning in 2025 shows that anyone can win the league. Also, let's not forget the weird rainout in 2022, where the trophy was shared – that was a one-off.
The TNPL has become a key part of Indian cricket, helping find talented players who go on to do well in the IPL and for India. CSG has won three times, showing how good they are, but teams like Kovai, Dindigul, and Tiruppur are making the league more competitive. By getting fans involved at the local level and focusing on young players, the TNPL is making Tamil Nadu an even stronger place for cricket.
Who's won the most in the TNPL?
Chepauk Super Gillies have the most wins with three championships (2017, 2019, 2021).
Who has scored the most runs ever in TNPL?
As of 2025, Baba Aparajith (Dindigul Dragons) is at the top with 1,500+ runs because he can hit the ball hard but also play consistently.
Who's in charge of the TNPL?
The TNPL is run by the TNCA. Dr. P.S. Raman, who is the TNCA Secretary, is in charge of how the league runs.
Who owns CSG?
Metronation Chennai Television (MNCTV), which is part of the Sun Group, owns the Chepauk Super Gillies.
