The DY Patil T20 Cup has a long history in Indian cricket. The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy launched it in 2005, making it the first T20 competition in India, before the IPL even existed.
The tournament takes place every year at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It runs just before the IPL season begins. Around 16 teams from corporate houses, public-sector companies, and club sides compete each year.
Over the years, many top players have appeared in this tournament. Names like Hardik Pandya, Shikhar Dhawan, Krunal Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Prithvi Shaw have all taken part. For younger players, it has often acted as a stepping stone to bigger opportunities.
Quick Look: Champions and Runners-Up (2019 To 2026)
Here is a summary of every final result from 2019 to 2026:
| Year | Edition | Champion | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15th | DY Patil Group A | DY Patil Group B |
| 2020 | 16th | Indian Oil | Reliance 1 |
| 2021 | – | Not Held (COVID-19) | – |
| 2022 | – | Not Held (COVID-19) | – |
| 2023 | 17th | Reliance 1 | DY Patil Group B |
| 2024 | 18th | DY Patil Red | Income Tax |
| 2025 | 19th | DY Patil Red | Income Tax |
2019 (15th Edition): DY Patil Group A Lift the Trophy
| Edition | 15th |
| Winner | DY Patil Group A |
| Runner-Up | DY Patil Group B |
| Key Player | Mandeep Singh (DY Patil Group A) |
| Notable Names | Robin Uthappa, Rinku Singh, Sarfaraz Khan, Arjun Tendulkar |
| Final Result | DY Patil Group A beat DY Patil Group B |
DY Patil Group A won the 15th edition in early 2019. India T20 batter Mandeep Singh scored consistently through the group stages and knockout rounds. In the final, they defeated their sibling side, DY Patil Group B. Other notable names included Robin Uthappa, Rinku Singh, Sarfaraz Khan, and Arjun Tendulkar, who bowled for Group B and picked up a few wickets.
2020 (16th Edition): Indian Oil Becomes First-Time Champions
| Edition | 16th |
| Winner | Indian Oil |
| Runner-Up | Reliance 1 |
| Final Score | Indian Oil 194/5 beat Reliance 1 by 11 runs |
| Top Bat (Final) | Aditya Tare – 75* (42 balls), Suved Parkar – 63 (40 balls) |
| Top Bowl (Final) | Siddhesh Lad – 3 wickets |
| Player of the Tournament | Hardik Pandya – 347 runs, 11 wickets; 158 off 55 in semi-final |
Indian Oil won the DY Patil T20 Cup for the first time in the 16th edition. Captain Aditya Tare scored an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls in the final. Opener Suved Parkar added 63 off 40 balls. Indian Oil posted 194 for 5 in 20 overs and won by 11 runs. Siddhesh Lad took three wickets to seal the win. Shikhar Dhawan scored 69 off 41 balls for Reliance 1, but it was not enough.
The standout story of the tournament was Hardik Pandya, who blasted 158 off 55 balls in the semi-final, with 20 sixes. He finished with 347 runs and 11 wickets to win the Player of the Tournament.
2021 and 2022: Two Editions Called Off Due to COVID-19
| 2021 Status | Not Held – COVID-19 Pandemic |
| 2022 Status | Not Held – COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Stadium Use | IPL matches, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup (2022) |
| Next Edition | 17th Edition held in February 2023 |
The DY Patil T20 Cup did not happen in 2021 or 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the organizers to cancel both editions. The tournament skipped from the 16th edition in 2020 directly to the 17th edition in 2023. The stadium hosted other events during these years, including IPL matches and the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
2023 (17th Edition): Reliance 1 Win by the Narrowest of Margins
| Edition | 17th |
| Dates | 14 – 25 February 2023 |
| Winner | Reliance 1 |
| Runner-Up | DY Patil Group B |
| Final Score | Reliance 1 153 all out beat DY Patil Group B by 1 run |
| Top Bat (Final) | Hrithik Shokeen – fifty (top score) |
| Match Hero | Akash Madhwal – 2 wickets in final over to seal the win |
| Key Squad Names | Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, Arshad Khan, Vishnu Vinod |
The 17th edition ran from 14 to 25 February 2023 and produced one of the closest finals in the tournament’s history. Reliance 1 beat DY Patil Group B by just one run. Batting first, Reliance 1 were bowled out for 153 in 19.5 overs, with Hrithik Shokeen top-scoring with a fifty.
DY Patil Group B needed six runs off the final over with wickets in hand. Akash Madhwal bowled that over, conceded a single and a boundary off the first two balls, then bowled two dots and took two wickets to seal a sensational victory.
2024 (18th Edition): DY Patil Red Cruise To A Big Win
| Edition | 18th |
| Dates | 26 February – 9 March 2024 |
| Winner | DY Patil Red |
| Runner-Up | Income Tax |
| Final Score | DY Patil Red 221/9 beat Income Tax 173/9 by 48 runs |
| Top Bat (Final) | Aman Khan 43, Siddharth Patidar 43, Nitish Rana 38, Abdul Samad 32 |
| Top Bowl (Final) | Abhinandan Singh 3 wkts, Varun Chakravarthy 2 wkts |
| Captain | Krunal Pandya |
| Total Teams/Matches | 16 teams, 31 matches |
| Star Names | Shikhar Dhawan, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer |
DY Patil Red dominated the 18th edition, held from 26 February to 9 March 2024. Led by Krunal Pandya, they beat Income Tax by 48 runs in the final. DY Patil Red posted 221 for 9 in 20 overs, with Aman Khan (43), Siddharth Patidar (43), Nitish Rana (38), and Abdul Samad (32) all contributing.
Young pacer Abhinandan Singh took three early wickets in the chase. Varun Chakravarthy added two more. Income Tax was restricted to 173 for 9. In the semi-final, Pandya and Chakravarthy each took 4 wickets, helping CAG beat CAG by 91 runs.
2025 (19th Edition): DY Patil Red Defends Their Title
| Edition | 19th |
| Dates | 24 February – 5 March 2025 |
| Winner | DY Patil Red |
| Runner-Up | Income Tax |
| Final Score | DY Patil Red chased 175/5 in 16 overs, won by 8 wickets |
| Income Tax Top Bat | Gaurav Jathar – 74 (47 balls) |
| DY Patil Top Bat | Priyam Garg 68 (35), Angkrish Raghuvanshi 63* (43), Aman Khan 42* (15) |
| Key Partnership | 117 runs – Garg & Raghuvanshi (2nd wicket) |
| DY Patil Bowling | Krunal Pandya 2/29, Puneet Datey 2/38 |
| Player of the Tournament | Krunal Pandya |
| Player of the Final | Priyam Garg |
DY Patil Red completed back-to-back titles in the 19th edition, held from 24 February to 5 March 2025. Income Tax batted first and scored 175 for 5, with Gaurav Jathar top-scoring with 74 off 47 balls. Krunal Pandya took 2 for 29, and Puneet Datey took 2 for 38 with the ball.
DY Patil Red chased down 175 in just 16 overs, losing only two wickets. Priyam Garg scored 68 off 35 balls, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit 63 not out off 43 balls. The two added 117 for the second wicket. Aman Khan finished it off with 42 not out off 15 balls. DY Patil Red won by eight wickets.
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What Comes Next For the Tournament
The 20th edition of the DY Patil T20 Cup got underway in February 2026 with 16 teams back at the DY Patil Stadium. DY Patil Red, captained by Krunal Pandya, entered as favorites, aiming for a hat-trick of consecutive titles.
The tournament continues to matter in Indian cricket. It gives players a proper competitive platform right before the IPL season. Young cricketers get to share the field with experienced internationals. With 20 editions now in its history, the DY Patil T20 Cup has firmly established itself as one of India’s most important domestic T20 events outside the IPL.
