The Bhimavaram Bulls are the latest Andhra Premier League (APL) champions, winning the 2026 title after defeating Capital Amaravati Royals in the final. Ashwin Hebbar was named Player of the Season, while Thanneeru Bharath finished as the joint Purple Cap winner with 16 wickets.
Since the tournament began in 2022, five different teams have won the Andhra Premier League title Coastal Riders (2022), Rayalaseema Kings (2023), Vizag Warriors (2024), Tungabhadra Warriors (2025), and Bhimavaram Bulls (2026). No franchise has successfully defended the championship so far.
Below is the complete Andhra Premier League winners list, including champions, runners-up, final results, venues, Player of the Match awards, and key season highlights.
Andhra Premier League Winners List: All Seasons (2022–2026)
Here is the full APL winners list at a glance. The tournament has run four seasons so far, and every final has been hosted at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Result | Final Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Coastal Riders | Bezawada Tigers | Won by 7 runs | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 2023 | Rayalaseema Kings | Coastal Riders | Won by 5 wickets (VJD Method) | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 2024 | Vizag Warriors | Uttarandhra Lions | Won by 87 runs | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 2025 | Tungabhadra Warriors | Capital Amaravati Royals | Won by 5 wickets | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 2026 | Bhimavaram Bulls | Capital Amaravati Royals | Won by 10 wickets | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
Andhra Premier League Champions
Here is the Season-by-Season Breakdown of APL Champions:
APL 2022: Coastal Riders Lift the Inaugural Title
Coastal Riders won the inaugural Andhra Premier League by beating Bezawada Tigers by 7 runs in the final on July 17, 2022. Batting first, the Riders posted 176/8 in 20 overs. Sirla Srinivas blazed 40 off just 20 balls and walked away with the Player of the Match award, while Manyala Pranith chipped in with 44 off 27.
In reply, the Tigers managed 169/7 thanks to Maddala Praneeth’s 48 off 28, but they fell short by seven runs. Coastal Riders’ bowlers S Ashish, Pinninti Tapaswi, and Bhupathiraju Varma picked up two wickets each. Subsequently, the Riders became the first franchise to engrave their name on the trophy.
APL 2023: Rayalaseema Kings Conquer the VJD Thriller
Rayalaseema Kings clinched the APL 2023 title by beating defending champions Coastal Riders by 5 wickets (VJD method) on August 27, 2023. Coastal Riders posted 155/8 in 18 overs (the match was rain-curtailed) before the Kings chased down a revised target of 157 in 16.3 overs.
However, the real fireworks came from Bodhala Kumar, who scored a blistering 53 off 23 balls and bagged 1/10. He was named Player of the Match. Hanuma Vihari held the chase together with an unbeaten 46 off 29. Meanwhile, Maramreddy Reddy of Godavari Titans (240 runs) finished as Player of the Series.
APL 2024: Vizag Warriors Dominate Their Maiden Final
Vizag Warriors won their first APL title by hammering Uttarandhra Lions by 87 runs in the final on July 13, 2024. The Warriors piled up 189/5, with opener Ashwin Hebbar smashing an unbeaten 91 off 56 balls. He picked up both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards (456 runs in 8 innings).
The Lions then crumbled to 102 all out in 16.3 overs. P Manikanta Gangadhar (3/17) led the rout, with K Sudharsan and J Saketh Ram picking up two each. Notably, this was the largest victory margin in any APL final so far.
APL 2025: Tungabhadra Warriors Win the Rebranded GMR APL
Tungabhadra Warriors are the reigning APL champions after beating Capital Amaravathi Royals by 5 wickets in the GMR APL 2025 final on August 23, 2025. The 2025 edition was a full rebrand: seven new franchises replaced the original six (Bezawada Tigers, Coastal Riders, and the rest).
Amaravathi Royals batted first and posted 194/7, with skipper Hanuma Vihari making 51 off 37. In reply, the Warriors chased 195 in just 18 overs. Gutta Rohit’s explosive 63 off 28 balls (three fours, seven sixes) earned him Player of the Match. Also, CR Gnaneshwar’s 66 off 45 set the platform.
In short, no franchise has retained the APL title in four attempts, which keeps the league wide open heading into 2026.
APL 2026: Bhimavaram Bulls Clinch GMR APL Season 5 Title
The Bhimavaram Bulls won the Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 title after defeating Capital Amaravati Royals by 10 wickets in the final at the ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri. The Bulls produced a dominant all-round performance to lift their maiden APL trophy and become the fifth different champion in the tournament’s history.
Ch. Ravi Teja was named Player of the Match for his match-winning spell of 3/22, while Ashwin Hebbar received the Player of the Season award. Thanneeru Bharath finished as the joint Purple Cap winner with 16 wickets, making the 2026 edition one of the most competitive seasons of the Andhra Premier League.
Most Successful Teams in Andhra Premier League History
No team has won the Andhra Premier League (APL) title more than once. The first five editions have produced five different champions Coastal Riders, Rayalaseema Kings, Vizag Warriors, Tungabhadra Warriors, and Bhimavaram Bulls. Coastal Riders remain the only team to reach two APL finals.
| Team | Titles | Finals | Title Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Riders | 1 | 2 | 2022 |
| Rayalaseema Kings | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Vizag Warriors | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tungabhadra Warriors | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bhimavaram Bulls | 1 | 1 | 2026 |
| Capital Amaravati Royals | 0 | 2 | — |
| Bezawada Tigers | 0 | 1 | — |
| Uttarandhra Lions | 0 | 1 | — |
The Andhra Premier League continues to showcase regional cricket, with franchises representing major cities and districts across Andhra Pradesh. The 2025 expansion introduced teams like Bhimavaram Bulls, Kakinada Kings, and Vijayawada Sunshiners, further strengthening the league’s regional identity.
Player of the Match in Every APL Final
Each APL final has produced a different match-winner. Interestingly, only Ashwin Hebbar has done the double of Player of the Match and Player of the Series in the same season (2024).
| Year | Player of the Final | Performance | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sirla Srinivas | 40 off 20 balls | Coastal Riders |
| 2023 | Bodhala Kumar | 53 off 23 balls & 1/10 | Rayalaseema Kings |
| 2024 | Ashwin Hebbar | 91* off 56 balls + 2 catches | Vizag Warriors |
| 2025 | Gutta Rohit | 63 off 28 balls | Tungabhadra Warriors |
| 2026 | Ch. Ravi Teja | 3/22 (Match-winning bowling spell) | Bhimavaram Bulls |
Notable Stars Who Have Featured in APL Finals
The APL has been a launchpad for Andhra Pradesh’s top talent. Several India internationals and IPL regulars have featured across editions.
- Hanuma Vihari – Former India Test batter; led Rayalaseema Kings (2023) and Capital Amaravathi Royals (2025), scoring 46* and 51 in those finals.
- KS Bharat – India wicketkeeper-batter; captained the title-winning Vizag Warriors in 2024.
- Ashwin Hebbar – India A regular; 456 tournament runs and a 91* in the 2024 final remain the benchmark for a player-of-the-tournament campaign.
- Ricky Bhui – Andhra captain and Sunrisers Hyderabad alumnus; captained Bezawada Tigers in 2023.
- Shaik Rasheed – U-19 World Cup star; named Most Promising Youngster in APL 2022 with 159 runs.
Final Word
The Andhra Premier League (APL) has now crowned five different champions in five seasons, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Andhra Pradesh’s premier T20 league.
Coastal Riders, Rayalaseema Kings, Vizag Warriors, Tungabhadra Warriors, and Bhimavaram Bulls have each won one title, with no team managing to defend the championship so far.
The 2026 season added a new champion in Bhimavaram Bulls, keeping the APL’s tradition of fresh winners alive and making future title races even more exciting.