The Andhra Premier League 2025 is all set to thrill cricket fans across Andhra Pradesh with its fast-paced T20 action. Organized by the Andhra Cricket Association, this regional Twenty20 franchise tournament promises competitive cricket and entertainment for all ages.
This year, the league features seven teams battling it out in 25 high-octane matches, running from August 8 to August 23, 2025. Fans can expect an exciting mix of experienced players and emerging young talent, making every match unpredictable and full of intensity.
Since its launch in 2022, the APL has grown in popularity and has become a major platform for showcasing local talent. The tournament follows a round-robin format in the league stage, where all teams compete against each other to earn points. At the end of the league stage, the top four teams based on points will advance to the playoffs, culminating in an exciting finale to crown the champions of APL 2025.
Whether you’re a die-hard cricket fan or just looking for some weekend entertainment, the APL 2025 promises thrilling matches, star performances, and unforgettable moments.
Andhra Premier League 2025 Schedule
The APL 2025 promises an action-packed 16-day tournament where every match carries high stakes in the race to the playoffs. During the league stage, all seven teams will face each other in a round-robin format, giving each team a fair chance to prove their mettle. Based on the points table, the top teams will then progress to the knockout stage, which includes Qualifiers and Eliminator matches.
The tournament kicked off with the opening match on August 8, 2025, and will culminate in the grand finale on August 23, 2025. Every day will feature double-header matches, adding to the excitement for fans.
All games will be held at a single venue, the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, which is among the smaller stadiums in India, ensuring an electrifying atmosphere with fans close to the action.
Here’s the full Andhra Premier League 2025 schedule
| Date | Match | Time (Local) |
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| Aug 8, Fri | Kakinada Kings vs Amaravati Royals (1st Match) | 8:00 PM |
| Aug 9, Sat | Royals of Rayalaseema vs Vijayawada Sunshiners (2nd Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 9, Sat | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Tungabhadra Warriors (3rd Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 10, Sun | Vijayawada Sunshiners vs Kakinada Kings (4th Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 10, Sun | Royals of Rayalaseema vs Bhimavaram Bulls (5th Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 11, Mon | Tungabhadra Warriors vs Amaravati Royals (6th Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 11, Mon | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Kakinada Kings (7th Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 12, Tue | Bhimavaram Bulls vs Amaravati Royals (8th Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 12, Tue | Vijayawada Sunshiners vs Simhadri Vizag Lions (9th Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 13, Wed | Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors (10th Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 13, Wed | Vijayawada Sunshiners vs Bhimavaram Bulls (11th Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 15, Fri | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Royals of Rayalaseema (12th Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 15, Fri | Bhimavaram Bulls vs Tungabhadra Warriors (13th Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 16, Sat | Amaravati Royals vs Simhadri Vizag Lions (14th Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 16, Sat | Tungabhadra Warriors vs Kakinada Kings (15th Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 17, Sun | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Bhimavaram Bulls (16th Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 17, Sun | Royals of Rayalaseema vs Kakinada Kings (17th Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 18, Mon | Tungabhadra Warriors vs Vijayawada Sunshiners (18th Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 18, Mon | Royals of Rayalaseema vs Amaravati Royals (19th Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 19, Tue | Kakinada Kings vs Bhimavaram Bulls (20th Match) | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 19, Tue | Amaravati Royals vs Vijayawada Sunshiners (21st Match) | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 21, Thu | Eliminator | 1:30 PM |
| Aug 21, Thu | Qualifier 1 | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 22, Fri | Qualifier 2 | 6:30 PM |
| Aug 23, Sat | Final | 6:30 PM |
Andhra Premier League 2025 Squads
The APL 2025 promises a thrilling mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, giving each team a chance to build a competitive squad. Among the notable players participating this year is Hanuma Vihari, one of Andhra Pradesh’s most renowned cricketers. Another key player to watch is Nitish Kumar Reddy, considered one of India’s best young all-rounders.
Each of the seven teams will feature a blend of:
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Top domestic cricketers from Andhra Pradesh
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Promising youngsters from local cricket clubs
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Select outstation players to strengthen team balance
Amaravathi Royals
Ganta Adarsh, Gulfaam Saleh, Hanuma Vihari, Jayanth Sai, Karan Shinde, Singupuram Prasad, Yara Sandeep, Battina Yashwanth, Buddharam Durgeshn Naidu, Chittineni Srihith, Tekkam Atchuth Kumar, Akula Vijay, Penmetsa Panduranga Raju, Thamas Ram Kumar, Bandaru Ayyappa, Bodhala Kumar, Gavvala Mallikarjuna, Karthik Raman, Santosh Kumar, Seeram Venkata Rahul
Royals of Rayalaseema
Kolla Kiran, Maddila Vardhan, Manoj Kumar, Pyla Avinash, Shaik Rasheed, Siraparapu Ashish, Dheeraj Reddy, Dhruva Kumar Reddy, Girinath Reddy, Sai Pranav Chandra, Satya Sai Sathwik, Suryadevara Chakravarthy, M Vasu Deva Raju, Gundluri Reddy, Jagarlapudi Ram, Madhav Rayudu, Poda Yashwanth, Vinukonda Venu
Simhadri Vizag Lions
Abhishek Reddy, Chennuboina Kumar, Devandla Sriram, GS Swamy Naidu, Kogatam Haneesh Reddy, Kothakoona Lakshman, Marathala Dhanush, Ricky Bhui, Roshan Kumar, Dharani Kumar, Kavuri Saiteja, Shaik Kamil, Tripurana Vijay, Vattikulla Pradhneesh Rai, Yeddala Reddy, Merapala Yuvaraju, Myla Harshavardhan, Bailapudi Yeswanth, Kaldhi Kumar, Ranjeet Darji
Tungabhadra Warriors
Chidipothu P Vijay Venkateshh, CR Gnaneshwar, Gutta Rohit, Jai Chander Kesav, Kancherla Anand Josiah, Maheep Kumar, Prasanth Kumar, Shree Samanyu Datta, Varun Satwik, Akash Gaddipathi, Allapureddy Ardrit, Chennu Siddhardha, Durga Suresh Kumar, KV Sasikanth, Saurabh Kumar, Toshith Yadav, Datta Reddy, Andimani Teja, Cheepurapalli Stephen, Madha Deepak
Kakinada Kings
Mopada Ravikiran, Pinninti Tapaswi, Pitta Arjun Tendulkar, Sirla Srinivas, Adabala Lohith, Adivishnu Surya, Chagam Reddy, Kodavandla Sudharsan, Manikanta Gangadhar, Manish Golamaru, Midde Anjaneyulu, Sai Rahul, Shaik Kamaruddin, KN Prudhvi Raj, Mitta Lekhaz Reddy, Srikar Bharat, Kaki Jayanth, Samadhi Bhargav Mahesh, Yarragunta Pramod
Vijayawada Sunshiners
Ashwin Hebbar, Dheeraj Kumar, Gadam Eswar Rithvik, Gadde Samanvith, Harsha Sai Satvik, KS Narasimha Raju, Munnangi Abhinav, Sai Venkata Sumith, Sangaraju Sooraj Varma, Shaik Zaheer Abbas, Vamsi Krishna, Garimella Teja, Kamalesh Siddharth, Yadla Vasu, Tegada Sai, Lalith Mohan, Prithvi Raj, Thanneeru Bharath
Bhimavaram Bulls
Allareddi Teja Reddy, K V Kashyap Prakash, Maramreddy Reddy, Thanneru Vamsi Krishna, B Munish Varma, Bendalam Satvik, Challarapu Siva, Muvvala Yuvan, Nimmala Himakar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ommi Bhaswanth Krishna, Thota Sravan, Allur Srivats, Jajula Vishnu Datta, Revanth Reddy, Chennupati Teja, Harishankar Reddy, Patnala Bhuvaneswar Rao, Pinninti Tejaswi, Satyanarayana Raju
Where to Watch Andhra Premier League 2025 Live
For fans who cannot make it to the stadium, the Andhra Premier League 2025 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports TEN Network. Additionally, all matches will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website, making it easy for cricket enthusiasts to catch every moment of the action.
From August 8 to August 23, the seven teams will clash in 25 thrilling T20 matches. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or watching from home via live stream, the APL 2025 promises nail-biting finishes, exciting performances, and top-quality cricket from some of the most talented players in the state.
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