The Dehradun T20 League 2026, the largest franchise cricket tournament in Uttarakhand’s history, will commence today at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun.
The event will open with a ceremony starting at 6:30 PM, followed by the first match at 7:00 PM. Mahim Verma, former Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and former Secretary of the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand, will be the chief guest. Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet Mishra will also be present.
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Mahim Verma said, “This league is a major platform for our local and young cricketers to progress in their careers. When young players take the field alongside experienced captains from the IPL and domestic cricket in the matches beginning today, they will have a great opportunity to learn. I am confident that this tournament will mark the beginning of a new era for Uttarakhand cricket.”
Navneet Mishra stated, All preparations have been completed
Navneet Mishra stated, “All preparations have been completed to provide fans with a world-class experience, both at the stadium and on their television screens. The cricketing festival will begin with the Opening Ceremony at 6:30 PM. Our aim is to provide young players with an excellent environment and platform to showcase their talent.”
The tournament runs from September 2 to September 9 and features six franchise teams: Mussoorie Thunder, Herbertpur Knightriders, Doiwala Kings, Vikasnagar Dhamaka, Rishikesh Dragons, and Selaqui Strikers.
A total of 18 matches will be played, including 15 round-robin games among the six teams. The top teams on the points table will advance to two knockout semi-finals, with the two best teams competing in the final for the title.
All matches will be broadcast live across India exclusively on the FanCode app and ABP Sports, enabling fans to follow the action from anywhere.
Source: thenewsmill.com
