ISPL announces blockbuster Rs 5.92 crore prize pool for Season 3 as league continues rapid growth

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has announced a massive prize pool of Rs 5.92 crore for its third season. The tournament will run from January 9 to February 6, 2026, at Surat's Lalbhai Contractor Stadium.

Eight teams will compete for the championship, with winners getting Rs 2 crore and runners-up receiving Rs 1 crore.The tournament's most outstanding player will drive home a Porsche 911 car, making it one of India's most valuable individual sports awards.

Players will earn throughout the season, with Rs 50,000 for each match's best player across 44 games. The league also rewards fans with Rs 20,000 per match. The final will see additional awards of Rs 2.5 lakh each for top batting, bowling, and fielding performances.At the player auction held in Mumbai on December 9, teams spent nearly Rs 10 crore on fine-tuning their squads, with Vijay Pawle becoming the league's most expensive player at Rs 32.50 lakh, signed by defending champions Majhi Mumbai. Other participating teams include Chennai Singams, Tiigers of Kolkata, Falcon Risers Hyderabad, Bengaluru Strikers, Srinagar Ke Veer, Ahmedabad Lions and Delhi Superheros."ISPL was built with a clear purpose, to give grassroots cricketers financial security, recognition and a platform to grow.

Vijay Pawle's record Rs 32.50 lakh signing highlights the value being placed on grassroots talent through this league. "A prize pool of approximately Rs 6 crore reflects our commitment to rewarding players not just for winning the title, but for consistent performances and match-winning impact throughout the season. This structure allows players to dream bigger, earn through their skills and see grassroots cricket as a viable professional pathway," said Suraj Samat, Core Committee Member and League Commissioner, ISPL.