Chandigarh, Aug. 20 -- The Union Territory Cricket Association (UTCA) on Monday announced the launch of the Chandigarh Premier League (CPL) 2025 - a franchise-based T20 tournament aimed at elevating city cricket to a professional level.

The announcement was made during a press conference held at a hotel in Sector 17, where UTCA president Sanjay Tandon shared the details of the much-anticipated league.

The CPL will be played in the T20 format and is scheduled to begin on August 28. It will conclude on September 13. The tournament will feature six franchise-owned teams, competing in a total of 33 matches, including two semifinals and the final.

To enhance fan engagement, two matches will be held each day at the Sector 16 cricket stadium....