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Chicago Premier Cricket League
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CPCLT20 Elite Championship — Season 4 is Here.
Chicagoland's Most Competitive Franchise Cricket League Returns
The Crown. The Glory. The Battle. Drafted. Fought. Earned. 3 Seasons. 9 Distinct Teams. 187 Players. One Champion. Season 4 of Chicago's premier tennis ball cricket franchise tournament begins June 2026.
What is CPCLT20 ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP?
Now in its 4th season, the CPCLT20 Elite Championship is the flagship franchise tournament of the Chicago Premier Cricket League (CPCL) — and the most coveted title in Chicagoland cricket.
Launched in 2023, the Elite Championship was built on a simple idea: give Chicagoland's best tennis ball cricketers a stage worthy of their talent. What began as a 4-team competition has grown into the most anticipated cricket event in the Illinois cricket calendar — with franchise owners, live auctions, and ultra competitive matches at Dee Park Cricket Ground in Des Plaines, IL, and matches live-streamed to hundreds of households across the Chicagoland area.
This isn't a pickup game. This is a draft and auction-based franchise league, where team owners scout and select from the finest cricketers across Schaumburg, Naperville, Aurora, Hanover Park, and the wider Chicagoland region to build their squads, craft their strategies, and battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights in Illinois cricket.
Four seasons. Fierce rivalries. One crown. Are you good enough to play Elite cricket in Chicago?
The Season 4 auction pool completed on April 19, 2026. Stat-wise - 138 registrations, 24 ICON/owner picks, and 82 players selected across 6 franchises. The teams are currently in the process of finalizing roster and getting ready for the upcoming Season. More details on the auction in our social media handles. However, the PLAYER WISE AUCTION OUTCOME button here, provides you the details of all the players registered in the Auction, and the auction outcome against each player name.
🏟️ Season 4 Begins: June 2, 2025 — Dee Park Cricket Ground, Des Plaines, IL
Meet the Season 4 Franchisees
Six owners. One dream. Which Chicagoland Franchise Lifts the Trophy in 2026?
Supporter of CPCLT20 Elite since
2023 (Inaugural Season)
OWNER
SIVA KESANA
The original blaze. Burning since Season 1.
Supporter of CPCLT20 Elite since
2026 (Debutants)
OWNERS
SKB, JAYAKUMAR & KARTHI
New owners. Fresh ambition. Dangerous from ball one.
Supporter of CPCLT20 Elite since
2023 (Inaugural Season)
OWNER
NAVEEN GANNE
Consistent. Clinical. Elite since the beginning.
Supporter of CPCLT20 Elite since
2025 (Season 3)
OWNER
HIMANSHU JAIN
They came. They charged. They're not done yet.
Supporter of CPCLT20 Elite since
2024 (Season 2)
OWNER
OMAIR SYED
Season 2 champions. The thunder never stops.
Supporter of CPCLT20 Elite since
2025 (Season 3)
OWNER
SANTOSH PINDI
Season 3 champions. The crown fits — and they know it.
Hall of Champions
Three seasons of the CPCLT20 Elite Championship. Three unforgettable finals. Three teams who proved they were the best franchise cricket team in all of Chicagoland. Their names are permanent.
SEASON 3 (2025)
SRK RISERS
2025 SRK Risers SRK Risers crushed Evolutyz Unmazers under the Dee Park lights in August 2025 to claim the Season 3 title — and announce themselves as the team to beat in Season 4.
SEASON 2 (2024)
ILLINOIS THUNDER
Illinois Thunder defeated Evolutyz Unmazers at Commissioners Park on a sun-drenched August 2024 afternoon to claim the Season 2 crown — cementing their place among Chicago's elite.
SEASON 1 (2023)
CAROL STREAM STARS
Carol Stream Stars defeated Excellerate Blues under the lights at Dee Park Cricket Ground on a September 2023 night to win the inaugural CPCLT20 Elite Championship — and etch their name into Chicago cricket history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are CPCLT20 Elite matches played?
All CPCLT20 Elite Championship matches are played at Dee Park Cricket Ground, Des Plaines, Illinois — one of the premier cricket venues in the Chicagoland area. Matches are played on weekdays from June-August, and every game is live-streamed so fans across Chicagoland can follow the action.
Is the CPCLT20 Elite the same as the CPCL Champions League?
No — they are two separate competitions run by the Chicago Premier Cricket League (CPCL). The CPCLT20 Elite Championship is a franchise-based auction league featuring owner-operated teams, while the CPCL Champions League operates on a different format. The Elite Championship is CPCL's flagship premium tournament and is now in its 4th season.
How can I play CPCLT20 Elite Championship?
Player selections for CPCLT20 Elite Championship Season 4 is now over. You are welcome to follow CPCL Social media handles and look for the Season 5 player registration opens up next year