The World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 concluded with a high-octane ultimate on the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa, the place the Dubai Royals pulled off a shocking turnaround. Dealing with the formidable Pune Panthers, Shikhar Dhawan’s males proved their ‘underdog’ tag mistaken by chasing down an enormous goal with scientific precision.
The match, which featured retired icons like Martin Guptill and Kieron Pollard, noticed the Royals rise from the underside of the desk to say the inaugural title. In a sport outlined by power-hitting and veteran savvy, the Royals secured an 8-wicket victory with six balls to spare. This win marked a fairytale ending for a staff that many had written off halfway by means of the group phases. The packed Goa crowd witnessed a masterclass in T20 chasing, solidifying the league’s repute for elite aggressive cricket.
Martin Guptill’s century basis and Pune Panthers’ imposing complete
The Panthers, led by Kieron Pollard, set a frightening goal after being put in to bat, ending their 20 overs at 194/4. The innings was anchored by the match’s main run-scorer, Martin Guptill, who continued his red-hot kind with a blistering 62 off 40 balls, together with 4 boundaries and 4 sixes. He was ably supported by Upul Tharanga, who struck a fluent 55 off 39 deliveries, collectively forging a century-opening stand that put the Royals’ bowlers on the again foot.
Shane Watson then offered the late-innings fireworks, remaining unbeaten on 50 off simply 24 balls at a strike charge of 208.33. Regardless of the onslaught, Piyush Chawla remained the decide of the bowlers for Dubai, claiming 2/42 and constantly breaking the momentum in the course of the center overs. Parvez Rasool additionally contributed with a disciplined spell of 1/30, serving to to maintain the Panthers below the 200-run mark. The Panthers’ complete of 194 appeared greater than enough on a floor that had begun to indicate indicators of wear and tear and tear.
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Shikhar Dhawan and Manvinder Bisla’s file stand seals the crown
Royals’ response was nothing in need of spectacular, as they overhauled the goal by reaching 197/2 in 19 overs. The chase was spearheaded by a classic efficiency from Dhawan, who smashed 64 off 39 balls, and Manvinder Bisla, who top-scored with a heroic 67 off 44 balls, that includes 5 large sixes. Their opening partnership of 131 runs in simply 13.2 overs successfully neutralized the Panthers’ tempo assault and left the fielders shell-shocked.
After each openers departed, the skilled duo of Ambati Rayudu (29 off 17)* and Samit Patel (28 off 14)* ensured there have been no additional hiccups, closing out the sport with an unbeaten 50-run partnership. For Pune, Ankit Rajpoot was the one bowler to search out vital rhythm, returning figures of 1/27, whereas Dwayne Bravo conceded 36 runs for his lone wicket. The victory was a tactical masterpiece, because the Royals scored at a run charge of 10.37 to clinch the trophy. Dhawan was rightfully named Participant of the Match for his management and constant run-scoring all through the knockout part.
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