Amritsar Soormas Win Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026; Sahaj Dhawan, Rahul Kumar Shine in Maiden Title Victory
Amritsar Soormas claimed the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 title on September 13, 2026, with a dominant 8-wicket win over Ludhiana Lions in Mohali. Sahaj Dhawan's unbeaten 63* anchored the chase, complemented by Rahul Kumar's 42* and Mayank Markande's crucial 3-wicket haul, securing a historic championship at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium.
Amritsar Soormas put on a spectacular show of dominance in the final of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, clinching their maiden title with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Ludhiana Lions at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on September 13, 2026. The Soormas, after winning the toss and opting to bowl, expertly restricted the Lions before chasing down the target with remarkable ease, propelled by brilliant performances from Sahaj Dhawan, Rahul Kumar, and Mayank Markande. Abhishek Sharma Smashes 25 Runs in an Over During Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026.
Amritsar Soormas Win Sher-E-Punjab T20 League
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Ludhiana Lions' Innings
Ludhiana Lions, batting first, struggled to build significant partnerships against a disciplined Amritsar bowling attack. Despite a valiant effort from opener Abhijeet Garg, who scored 37 runs off 32 balls, and contributions from Harish Kumar (22 off 18) and Madhav Singh Pathania (21 off 18), the Lions could only manage a total of 142 all out in their allotted 20 overs. Mayank Markande was the wrecker-in-chief for the Soormas, delivering a superb spell of 3 wickets for just 17 runs from his four overs. He was well supported by Sahil Khan, who picked up two wickets, while Naman Dhir, Jaipartap Singh Johal, Ishmeet Singh Sandhu, and Shubham Rana each contributed with a wicket to dismantle the Lions' batting lineup.
Amritsar Soormas' Dominant Chase
Chasing 143 for victory, Amritsar Soormas began their innings with intent. Although Jashanpreet Singh departed early for just 2 runs, Sahaj Dhawan (63* off 53 balls) anchored the innings magnificently. He found an aggressive partner in captain Naman Dhir, who blazed 29 runs off just 12 balls, including four sixes, before being dismissed. After Dhir's departure, Rahul Kumar joined Dhawan and continued the charge, smashing an unbeaten 42 runs off 30 deliveries, featuring two fours and two sixes. Their unbroken 73-run partnership for the third wicket ensured a smooth sailing for the Soormas, who reached the target with 8 wickets in hand and 20 balls to spare. Brain Fade! Noorveer Singh Gets Run Out Shadow Batting in Sher-E-Punjab T20 2026.
Key Performances
| Player Name | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Sahaj Dhawan | Amritsar Soormas | 63* runs (53 balls) |
| Mayank Markande | Amritsar Soormas | 3 wickets (17 runs) |
| Rahul Kumar | Amritsar Soormas | 42* runs (30 balls) |
| Naman Dhir | Amritsar Soormas | 29 runs (12 balls) |
| Abhijeet Garg | Ludhiana Lions | 37 runs (32 balls) |
The victory marks a historic moment for Amritsar Soormas, who displayed exceptional team effort and individual brilliance throughout the tournament, culminating in a well-deserved championship title in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 final.
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