Jharkhand T20 League: Chota Nagpur Royals and Ranchi Titans emerge victorious on Day 2
Ranchi, June 12
Chota Nagpur Royals and Ranchi Titans secured decisive victories on the second day of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Thursday. The Royals claimed a dominant 10-wicket win via the DLS method in a rain-curtailed opener, while the Titans defended a massive total to win by 42 runs.
In a rain-interrupted first match of the day, Dhanbad Diamonds posted 63/2 in 7 overs before heavy showers halted the play. Aryaman Sen anchored the innings with an unbeaten 31* off 20 balls, supported by Aditya Singh's 24* off 16 balls. For the Royals, Ritwik M Pathak (1/12) and Suprieyo Chakraborty (1/16) picked up a wicket each.
Following the delay, the Chota Nagpur Royals were set a revised DLS target of 65 runs in 5 overs. Openers Virat Singh (38* off 15 balls) and MD Nazim Siddiqui (23* off 11 balls) chased down the target effortlessly, reaching 65/0 in just 4.2 overs to seal a comprehensive 10-wicket victory. Virat Singh was awarded the player of the match.
In the second match of the day, Ranchi Titans were put into bat and posted a formidable 227/5. Openers Shikhar Mohan and Aryan Hudda gave the team a blistering start, putting on 93 runs in 7.4 overs before Aryan Hudda fell for 40 off 16 balls. Player of the match, Shikhar Mohan, top-scored with a brilliant 90 off 48 balls, while Shrestha contributed a rapid 57 off 31 balls. Skipper Rajandeep Singh added a late cameo of 21 off 12 balls.
Chasing a target of 228, the Santhal Strikers struggled to maintain the required run rate despite a promising start from openers Vibhor Pandey (26) and Vivek Kumar (10). A resilient, unbeaten 71-run seventh-wicket partnership between Sumit Kumar (67) and Ravi Kumar Yadav gave the innings a standing effort, but the Santhal Strikers ultimately finished at 185/6 in 20 overs.
For Ranchi Titans, Prince Anurag Murmu led the bowling attack with impressive figures of 3/26, helping his team secure a 42-run victory in the match.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I love watching the DLS system in action! Clever how the Royals adjusted to the revised target. That chase of 65 in 5 overs was clinical. Virat Singh's 38* off 15 was just pure power hitting. Reminds me of IPL intensity but with raw local talent. Good to see cricket growing beyond the metros.
The Santhal Strikers' chase started well but faltered in the middle. That 71-run partnership between Sumit Kumar and Ravi Kumar Yadav gave us some hope, but at 185/6 they fell short. Prince Anurag Murmu's 3/26 was the turning point. Good to see Ranchi players stepping up. The Jharkhand league is a great initiative.
Honestly, the Diamonds got a bit unlucky with the rain. They were 63/2 in 7 overs, which was a decent start. But after DLS, the Royals just ran away with it. The pitch at JSCA looks good for batting though. Hope these matches get more spectators in the coming days. Local leagues need more support.
Kudos to the Jharkhand Cricket Association for organizing this league. The talent pool here is underrated. With players like Shikhar Mohan, Sumit Kumar, and Virat Singh emerging, the future looks bright. I just wish the knockout stages had more coverage. These young players deserve national attention. 🏏❤️
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