The DY Patil T20 Cup holds a special place in Indian cricket. The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy started this tournament back in 2005, making it India’s first official T20 competition.
Every year, the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, hosts this event. The tournament takes place just before the IPL season and brings together 16 teams from top corporate houses, public-sector companies, and club sides.
Over the years, the tournament has grown into a serious proving ground for cricketers. Players like Hardik Pandya, Shikhar Dhawan, Krunal Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Prithvi Shaw have all played in this event.
Many young cricketers have used this stage to catch the eyes of IPL franchises and national selectors. The mix of experienced internationals and hungry domestic talents makes each edition exciting.
Here is a complete look at the DY Patil T20 Cup winners from 2019 to 2025, along with a breakdown of each year’s final.
Winners Table (2019–2026)
Here is the Winners List from 2019 to 2025:
| Year | Edition | Winner | 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 |
| 2026 | 20th | Mumbai Customs | Canara Bank |
2019 (15th Edition): DY Patil Group A
DY Patil Group A claimed the 15th edition of the DY Patil T20 Cup in early 2019. Their squad included India T20 batter Mandeep Singh, who played a key role throughout the tournament. Mandeep scored consistently across the group stages and the knockouts.
In the final, DY Patil Group A defeated their sibling team, DY Patil Group B, to lift the trophy. This edition also featured names like Robin Uthappa, Iqbal Abdulla, Rinku Singh, and Sarfaraz Khan. Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, bowled for DY Patil Group B during the tournament and picked up a couple of wickets in the group stages.
2020 (16th Edition): Indian Oil
Indian Oil created history in the 16th edition by winning the DY Patil T20 Cup for the first time. Their captain, Aditya Tare, led from the front in the final, scoring an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls. Opener Suved Parkar chipped in with 63 off 40 balls as Indian Oil posted 194 for 5 in 20 overs.
Reliance 1, the runners-up, fell short by 11 runs despite a fighting 69 off 41 balls from Shikhar Dhawan. Siddhesh Lad picked up three wickets for Indian Oil to seal the win. The biggest story of this tournament, though, came from Hardik Pandya. Playing for Reliance 1 in the semi-final, Pandya smashed a stunning 158 off just 55 balls with 20 sixes. He earned the Player of the Tournament award for scoring 347 runs and taking 11 wickets.
2021 And 2022: Tournament Not Held
The DY Patil T20 Cup did not take place in 2021 and 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the organizers to cancel both editions.
This two-year gap meant the tournament skipped from the 16th edition in 2020 straight to the 17th edition in 2023. During these years, the DY Patil Stadium hosted other events like the IPL and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2022.
2023 (17th Edition): Reliance 1
The 17th edition, held from 14 to 25 February 2023, ended with one of the most dramatic finals in the tournament’s history. Reliance 1 beat DY Patil Group B by just one run in a nail-biting finish. Batting first, Reliance 1 managed only 153 before getting bowled out in 19.5 overs, with all-rounder Hrithik Shokeen top-scoring with a fifty.
DY Patil Group B looked set to win as they needed only six runs off the final over. Akash Madhwal bowled that last over for Reliance 1. After a single and a boundary off the first two balls, Madhwal delivered two dot balls and then took two wickets to seal a sensational victory. Reliance 1’s squad also featured Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, Arshad Khan, and Vishnu Vinod.
2024 (18th Edition): DY Patil Red
DY Patil Red dominated the 18th edition, which ran from 26 February to 9 March 2024. Led by Krunal Pandya, they beat Income Tax by 48 runs in the final. Batting first, DY Patil Red posted a massive 221 for 9 in 20 overs. Aman Khan (43), Siddharth Patidar (43), Nitish Rana (38), and Abdul Samad (32) all contributed.
In the chase, young pacer Abhinandan Singh broke the back of Income Tax’s batting with three early wickets. Varun Chakravarthy picked up two wickets too. Income Tax could only manage 173 for 9. In the semi-final, Krunal Pandya and Varun Chakravarthy each took four wickets as DY Patil Red crushed CAG by 91 runs. The 18th edition featured 16 teams, 31 matches, and stars like Shikhar Dhawan, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Shreyas Iyer across different squads.
2025 (19th Edition): DY Patil Red
DY Patil Red won back-to-back titles in the 19th edition, held from 24 February to 5 March 2025. They once again faced Income Tax in the final. Income Tax batted first and scored 175 for 5 in 20 overs, with Gaurav Jathar top-scoring with 74 off 47 balls. Captain Krunal Pandya (2 for 29) and Puneet Datey (2 for 38) kept things tight with the ball.
In reply, DY Patil Red chased down the target in just 16 overs, losing only two wickets. Priyam Garg (68 off 35 balls) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (63 not out off 43 balls) put together a partnership of 117 runs for the second wicket. Aman Khan (42 not out off 15 balls) then finished the job in style. DY Patil Red won by eight wickets. Krunal Pandya received the Player of the Tournament award, while Priyam Garg earned the Player of the Final honor.
2026 (20th Edition): Mumbai Customs
TThe 20th edition of the tournament was played from 23 February to 6 March 2026. Mumbai Customs won the title, becoming champions for the first time in this decade and ending the recent dominance of the DY Patil teams.
In the final, Mumbai Customs faced Canara Bank, who had earlier shocked the defending champions DY Patil Red by 3 runs in the semi-final. Batting first in the final, Canara Bank scored 141/9 in 20 overs. Sandeep Warrier (3/20) and Shivaji Yadav (3/23) were the top bowlers for Mumbai Customs.
During the chase, Rugved More played a steady knock of 48*, while Prasad Pawar added 45*. Their partnership helped Mumbai Customs win the match by 8 wickets with almost an over remaining.
Although DY Patil Red missed the chance to win three titles in a row, the 2026 tournament still featured some great performances, including Priyansh Arya’s 41-ball century earlier in the competition.
Looking Ahead
The DY Patil T20 Cup continues to grow each year. Having completed two decades of excellence, the tournament remains a premier warm-up window for stars like Shreyas Iyer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yuzvendra Chahal before the IPL season.
It also gives young cricketers from across India a chance to perform alongside experienced internationals on a well-equipped stage. With Mumbai Customs now holding the trophy after a thrilling 2026 campaign, the tournament has firmly established itself as one of India’s most important pre-IPL fixtures, proving that after 20 years, the competition is more intense than ever.