UP T20 League 2026: Schedule, Teams, Squads, Results & Points Table
Follow the latest UP T20 League coverage with the 2026 schedule, teams, squads, match results, venues, points table, playoffs, final result and championship history of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League.
UP T20 League 2026 at a Glance
Key information from the completed fourth season of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League.
UP T20 League 2026 Latest Update
The 2026 UP T20 League season has concluded.
The UP T20 League 2026, also known as the Uttar Pradesh T20 League, completed its fourth season in September 2026. The tournament featured six franchises and a total of 34 matches, including 30 league-stage matches and four knockout fixtures.
The season began on 14 August 2026 and the final was played on 6 September 2026. The competition was organised under the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association and provided a platform for domestic players from Uttar Pradesh to compete in professional T20 cricket.
Meerut Mavericks finished the season as champions. They defeated Lucknow Falcons by 94 runs in the final, with Meerut posting 203/7 before dismissing Lucknow for 109 in 16 overs.
UP T20 League 2026 Champion
Meerut Mavericks lifted the Season 4 trophy after a dominant final performance.
Meerut Mavericks won the 2026 UP T20 League title after defeating Lucknow Falcons in the championship match. Meerut scored 203/7 in 20 overs, while Lucknow were bowled out for 109 in 16 overs.
The 94-run victory gave Meerut Mavericks their Season 4 championship after a campaign that included seven league-stage wins. The final was played on 6 September 2026.
UP T20 League 2026 Final Result
Meerut Mavericks defeated Lucknow Falcons in the Season 4 final.
Lucknow Falcons
109 all out in 16 overs
Meerut Mavericks
203/7 in 20 overs
| Final Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Final | Lucknow Falcons vs Meerut Mavericks |
| Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
| Meerut Mavericks | 203/7 in 20 overs |
| Lucknow Falcons | 109 all out in 16 overs |
| Result | Meerut Mavericks won by 94 runs |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
About the UP T20 League
The UP T20 League is a state-level T20 cricket competition associated with the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association. The league brings together domestic cricketers from across Uttar Pradesh and gives emerging players an opportunity to play competitive franchise cricket.
The competition was launched in 2023 and has developed into one of the major state-level T20 tournaments in India. The league combines established domestic names with young players looking to progress to higher levels of cricket.
The tournament is played in the fast-paced T20 format, making batting strike rate, powerplay performance, death-over bowling and fielding particularly important throughout the season.
UP T20 League 2026 Teams
Six franchises competed in the fourth edition of the tournament.
Meerut Mavericks
2026 champions and one of the leading franchises in the UP T20 League.
Lucknow Falcons
2026 finalists representing Lucknow.
Kashi Rudras
Varanasi-region franchise competing in the UP T20 competition.
Noida Kings
Noida-based franchise competing in Season 4.
Kanpur Superstars
Kanpur franchise with Green Park Stadium as its home venue.
Gorakhpur Lions
Gorakhpur-based franchise and one of the six Season 4 teams.
UP T20 League 2026 Format
The 2026 season featured 34 matches. The six teams played a league-stage competition before the top sides advanced to the knockout phase.
The league stage consisted of 30 matches. The knockout stage contained four matches: Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final.
The format gave the top-performing teams a route through the playoffs, while the knockout structure provided a second opportunity for teams that did not win the first qualifier.
UP T20 League 2026 Points Table
Final league-stage points before the knockout matches.
| Pos | Team | Played | Wins | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meerut Mavericks | 10 | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Lucknow Falcons | 10 | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | Kashi Rudras | 10 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Noida Kings | 10 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | Gorakhpur Lions | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Kanpur Superstars | 10 | 2 | 5 |
UP T20 League 2026 Playoffs & Results
| Match | Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | 3 Sep 2026 | Meerut Mavericks vs Lucknow Falcons | Lucknow Falcons won by 47 runs |
| Eliminator | 3 Sep 2026 | Kashi Rudras vs Noida Kings | Noida Kings won by 1 run |
| Qualifier 2 | 4 Sep 2026 | Meerut Mavericks vs Noida Kings | Meerut Mavericks won by 6 wickets |
| Final | 6 Sep 2026 | Lucknow Falcons vs Meerut Mavericks | Meerut Mavericks won by 94 runs |
Key Matches from UP T20 League 2026
Kashi Rudras vs Meerut Mavericks
Meerut Mavericks opened their campaign with a one-wicket victory against Kashi Rudras.
Lucknow Falcons vs Meerut Mavericks
Lucknow Falcons defeated Meerut Mavericks by 47 runs in Qualifier 1 to reach the final.
Kashi Rudras vs Noida Kings
Noida Kings edged Kashi Rudras by one run in a closely fought Eliminator.
Meerut Mavericks vs Lucknow Falcons
Meerut Mavericks won the championship match by 94 runs after scoring 203/7.
UP T20 League 2026 Full Schedule & Results
Complete 2026 league-stage timetable and match results.
| No. | Date | Fixture | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Aug | Kashi Rudras vs Meerut Mavericks | Ekana, Lucknow | Meerut won by 1 wicket |
| 2 | 15 Aug | Noida Kings vs Kanpur Superstars | Ekana, Lucknow | Noida won by 3 wickets |
| 3 | 15 Aug | Lucknow Falcons vs Gorakhpur Lions | Ekana, Lucknow | Gorakhpur won by 4 wickets |
| 4 | 16 Aug | Kashi Rudras vs Kanpur Superstars | Ekana, Lucknow | Kashi won by 8 wickets |
| 5 | 16 Aug | Gorakhpur Lions vs Meerut Mavericks | Ekana, Lucknow | Meerut won by 36 runs |
| 6 | 17 Aug | Noida Kings vs Lucknow Falcons | Ekana, Lucknow | Lucknow won by 3 wickets |
| 7 | 18 Aug | Gorakhpur Lions vs Kashi Rudras | Ekana, Lucknow | Kashi won by 15 runs |
| 8 | 19 Aug | Lucknow Falcons vs Meerut Mavericks | Ekana, Lucknow | Meerut won by 5 runs |
| 9 | 20 Aug | Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Kings | Ekana, Lucknow | Noida won by 3 wickets |
| 10 | 20 Aug | Kanpur Superstars vs Kashi Rudras | Ekana, Lucknow | Kashi won by 7 runs |
| 11 | 21 Aug | Meerut Mavericks vs Noida Kings | Ekana, Lucknow | Meerut won by 23 runs |
| 12 | 21 Aug | Lucknow Falcons vs Kanpur Superstars | Ekana, Lucknow | Kanpur won by 7 wickets |
| 13 | 22 Aug | Kashi Rudras vs Gorakhpur Lions | Ekana, Lucknow | Gorakhpur won by 8 wickets |
| 14 | 22 Aug | Meerut Mavericks vs Kanpur Superstars | Ekana, Lucknow | Meerut won by 9 wickets |
| 15 | 23 Aug | Lucknow Falcons vs Noida Kings | Ekana, Lucknow | Lucknow won by 12 runs |
| 16 | 23 Aug | Meerut Mavericks vs Gorakhpur Lions | Ekana, Lucknow | Meerut won by 10 wickets |
| 17 | 24 Aug | Kashi Rudras vs Lucknow Falcons | Ekana, Lucknow | Lucknow won by 14 runs |
| 18 | 24 Aug | Noida Kings vs Gorakhpur Lions | Ekana, Lucknow | Noida won by 4 wickets |
| 19 | 25 Aug | Kanpur Superstars vs Meerut Mavericks | Ekana, Lucknow | Meerut won by 19 runs |
| 20 | 25 Aug | Lucknow Falcons vs Kashi Rudras | Ekana, Lucknow | Lucknow won by 6 wickets |
| 21 | 26 Aug | Gorakhpur Lions vs Kanpur Superstars | Ekana, Lucknow | Gorakhpur won by 3 wickets |
| 22 | 26 Aug | Noida Kings vs Kashi Rudras | Ekana, Lucknow | Noida won by 5 wickets |
| 23 | 28 Aug | Kashi Rudras vs Noida Kings | Green Park, Kanpur | Kashi won by 67 runs |
| 24 | 29 Aug | Meerut Mavericks vs Lucknow Falcons | Green Park, Kanpur | Abandoned |
| 25 | 29 Aug | Kanpur Superstars vs Noida Kings | Green Park, Kanpur | Kanpur won by 8 wickets |
| 26 | 30 Aug | Gorakhpur Lions vs Lucknow Falcons | Green Park, Kanpur | Lucknow won by 24 runs |
| 27 | 30 Aug | Noida Kings vs Meerut Mavericks | Green Park, Kanpur | Noida won by 5 wickets |
| 28 | 31 Aug | Kanpur Superstars vs Lucknow Falcons | Green Park, Kanpur | Lucknow won by 12 runs |
| 29 | 1 Sep | Meerut Mavericks vs Kashi Rudras | Green Park, Kanpur | Kashi won by 56 runs |
| 30 | 1 Sep | Kanpur Superstars vs Gorakhpur Lions | Green Park, Kanpur | Abandoned |
UP T20 League 2026 Venues
The 2026 tournament used major cricket grounds in Lucknow and Kanpur. The early part of the competition was played at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, while the later league matches and several knockout games were scheduled at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
The official final scorecard lists the championship match at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Key Players in UP T20 League 2026
The league featured established domestic cricketers and emerging players.
Rinku Singh
The experienced batter was part of Meerut Mavericks’ title-winning squad and featured in the team’s campaign.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The senior India fast bowler featured for Lucknow Falcons and captained the side during the season.
Sameer Rizvi
The Kanpur franchise included Sameer Rizvi among its leading batting options.
Priyam Garg
The batter was part of Lucknow Falcons’ 2026 squad.
UP T20 League Squads
Each franchise assembled a squad of batters, all-rounders, bowlers and wicketkeepers.
The six UP T20 League franchises built squads around a mixture of established domestic players and younger cricketers. The 2026 auction was held in Agra on 24 July 2026, with the six franchises participating in the player auction.
Among the notable auction transactions were Kartik Yadav joining Kashi Rudras for ₹5.2 lakh and Sameer Rizvi and Adarsh Singh being among the prominent purchases listed by the league.
UP T20 League 2026 Team Leadership
| Team | Leadership / Key Name |
|---|---|
| Meerut Mavericks | Rinku Singh was among the team’s prominent players |
| Lucknow Falcons | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Kanpur Superstars | Sameer Rizvi |
| Gorakhpur Lions | Aryan Juyal was among the squad’s wicketkeeping options |
| Kashi Rudras | Karan Sharma and other established UP players |
| Noida Kings | Prashant Veer was listed as captain |
UP T20 League History
The UP T20 League was launched in 2023 as a state-level franchise competition designed to provide a professional platform for cricket talent from Uttar Pradesh.
Over successive seasons, the league has included players with experience in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League while continuing to introduce young players from the state.
The tournament has become an important part of Uttar Pradesh’s domestic T20 calendar and provides a competitive route for players aiming to move into higher-level domestic and franchise cricket.
Upcoming UP T20 League Matches
The next UP T20 League schedule will depend on the announcement of the next season by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association and the league organisers. Once the new fixture list is released, match dates, venues, timings and team combinations can be updated on this page.
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