Delhi Premier League (DPL T20) is set to make a comeback with 2nd edition, and cricket enthusiasts in the capital are abuzz with excitement. The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has released the rules, player categories, and purse amounts for the men's and women's player auctions officially. The men's auction will be held on July 6 and the women's auction on July 7 in New Delhi. The auctions will be streamed live on FanCode. DPL 2025 Auctions: All You Need to Know No Age Limit - U-16 Players Eligible In a positive step, the DDCA has done away with any age cap for the auction. Even U-16 players are eligible to go into the auction, which can provide opportunities for young talent to play alongside seasoned names. This step should increase grassroots cricket in Delhi. Also Read | Watch: Brook Uses Shoulder to Stop Ball from Hitting Stumps DPL 2025: Men's Player Auction - Important Details Date: July 6, 2025 Auction Purse: ₹1.5 crore per team Total Teams: 6 original franchises + 2 new teams Player Categories Marquee Set (19 players): Played for India or in IPL Category A (35 players): DDCA first-class and ex-IPL players Category B (105 players): U-16, U-19, and U-23 players Category C (361 players): Regional league cricketers Men's Team Retention Rules All teams are allowed to retain one player of any category prior to the auction. Here's how much it will cost: Marquee Player: ₹21 lakhs Category A: ₹10 lakhs Category B: ₹4.5 lakhs Category C: ₹1.5 lakhs Right to Match (RTM): Men's Auction Each team receives one RTM card. Can use RTM for only Category A, B, or C players. Marquee players cannot be recalled with RTM. New teams cannot use RTM cards. Also Read | Most Nervous Nineties in Test Cricket - Full Player List New Team Rules The two new franchises can select one player after retentions. They can select any category. If both teams want the same player, the team that is providing higher money will get the player. DPL 2025: Women's Player Auction - Important Details Date: July 7, 2025 Auction Purse: ₹75 lakhs per team Player Categories Marquee Set (7 players): India players & best DDCA talent Category A (18 players): First-class players Category B (34 players): U-23 and U-19 players Category C (96 players): Regional league players Retention Rules for Women's Teams Teams may retain one player. Here's the price: Marquee Player: ₹10.5 lakhs Category A: ₹6 lakhs Category B: ₹2.5 lakhs Category C: ₹1 lakh Also Read | Top 10 Best Openers in World Cricket History Right to Match (RTM) - Women's Auction Every team is given one RTM card. Can be used for a Category A, B, or C player only. No RTM for Marquee players. What to Expect from DPL Season 2 With all rules established, player categories finalized and top talents likely to join the pool, DPL Season 2 is going to be bigger this year. Awaits the fans are fierce bidding, tactical decisions by teams, and a golden opportunity for fresh faces to make their mark.