New Delhi, July 1 -- The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday announced the addition of two new men's franchises to the Delhi Premier League (DPL), as the tournament gears up for its much-anticipated second season. The expansion increases the number of men's teams in the league from six to eight, marking another significant milestone in the league's rapid rise as a premier domestic T20 tournament, according to a release from DPL.

The Outer Delhi franchise was secured for Rs.10.6 crore by the highest bidder, a consortium led by Savita Paints Private Limited. The New Delhi franchise was acquired for Rs.9.2 crore by a consortium of Bheema Tolling and Traffic Solutions Private Limited and Crayon Advertising Limited.

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