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2026 Sreenidhi University TG20
AdministratorHyderabad Cricket Association
HostIndia
Championsto be determined
Participants8
Matches32
Official websitetg20.org

The 2026 Sreenidhi University TG20 (officially Sreenidhi University TG20, Season 1) is the inaugural edition of the TG20, a Twenty20 franchise cricket league administered by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and held under the aegis of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).[1] The tournament is contested by eight regional franchises representing different districts of Telangana and is being played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, from 21 June to 11 July 2026.[2] The competition features 32 matches across a 21-day window, with the top four sides advancing to an IPL-style four-team playoff.[3]

Background

The TG20 was formally conceived and announced by the Hyderabad Cricket Association on 29 April 2026.[4] HCA Secretary M. Jeevan Reddy confirmed that the BCCI Secretary, Devajit Saikia, communicated formal approval to the HCA on 6 May 2026.[5] The league is designed to create a professional pathway for cricketers from across Telangana, a state that has produced India internationals including Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj, Ambati Rayudu, Mohammad Azharuddin and VVS Laxman.[6]

The HCA released an Expression of Interest (EOI) for franchise ownership in April 2026, with a minimum bid price set at ₹3 crore.[7] The HCA's event-management partner is TCM Sports Management Pvt Ltd. The tournament's brand ambassador is actor Vijay Deverakonda.[8]

A rival body, the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA), publicly contested the legitimacy of the league, issuing legal notices to several players and officials and alleging the tournament had not received the required BCCI approvals under BCCI Rule 28.[9] The HCA rebutted these claims, citing written communication from the BCCI Secretary dated 6 May 2026 as evidence of approval, and noted that a BCCI General Manager–Cricket Operations email of 26 May 2026 reconfirmed the same.[10]

Administration

The league is administered through two governance bodies.[11]

The HCA Apex Council provides strategic direction and regulatory oversight for cricket in Telangana. Its members are:[12]

  • Acting President: Daljeet Singh
  • Secretary: M. Jeevan Reddy
  • Joint Secretary: T. Baswa Raju
  • Treasurer: T. Anil Kumar
  • Councillor: Sunil Agarwal
  • CEO: Imtiaz Khan

The TG20 Governing Council oversees all commercial and operational aspects of the league, including franchise relations, broadcast rights, sponsorships, and event management. Its members are:[13]

  • Chairman: V. Agam Rao
  • Members: C. Sanjeev Reddy, M. Jeevan Reddy, Dr. K. Anil Kumar, Parth Satwalkar, Imtiaz Khan (ex-officio)

The Executive Head of the TG20 is Prasanna Kannan, formerly CEO of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).[14] Former India international Ambati Rayudu serves as Chairman of the HCA's Cricket Operations Committee.[15]

Teams

Eight franchises representing different regions of Telangana compete in the inaugural edition. The teams were allocated through a competitive franchise auction held on 23 May 2026, with bidders securing their preferred district in descending order of bid value.[16]

TeamRegionOwnerFranchise Bid (₹)Captain
Hyderabad e-ChampionsHyderabadUshodaya Enterprises Pvt Ltd (Ramoji Group)7,50,01,000Abhirath Reddy
Pranava Ranga Reddy RisersRanga ReddyBoorugu Infra / Pranava7,20,00,000Tanay Thyagarajan
Warangal WarriorsWarangalBain Global Resources Pvt Ltd6,55,00,000Aman Rao Perala
Medak FalconsMedakBhrunda Infra Pvt Ltd6,33,33,369Tilak Varma
Anurag Nalgonda KnightsNalgondaKishore Infrastructures Pvt Ltd5,06,00,000Rahul Buddhi
EIPL & Eleve Karimnagar DiamondsKarimnagarEIPL Group & Tibarumal4,57,00,000Tanmay Agarwal
Palamuru StrikersMahbubnagarVeerabhadra Steels4,50,00,000Pragnay Reddy
Anvita Khammam AcesKhammamAnvita Group4,44,44,444CV Milind

Tournament format

The 2026 TG20 season uses a single round-robin league format across eight teams, with each franchise playing seven matches (28 league-stage matches in total). The top four teams at the conclusion of the league stage advance to an IPL-style four-team playoff consisting of Qualifier 1, an Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.[17]

The points system is: win = 2 points; no result or tie = 1 point each; loss = 0 points. Net run rate (NRR) is the primary tiebreaker where teams finish level on points, with head-to-head record as the secondary tiebreaker.[18] There is no Impact Player or bonus-point system in the inaugural season. A Super Over is used only in knockout matches. The league stage runs from 21 June to 7 July 2026, the playoffs from 8 to 10 July, and the Final is on 11 July 2026.[19]

Venue

All 32 matches of the 2026 TG20 are staged at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, the home ground of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.[20] The ground has a capacity of approximately 55,000 spectators and has hosted international matches including ICC events.[21] Hosting the entire season at a single venue gives the league a unified identity and ensures consistent playing conditions for all franchises. Afternoon matches begin at 14:15 IST and evening fixtures at 19:15 IST.

Broadcasting

The 2026 TG20 is broadcast live on Star Sports (including Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 Telugu) and streamed live on JioHotstar (app, web, and connected TV).[22] The radio partner is Red FM.[23] The player auction on 7 June 2026 was also streamed live on JioHotstar.[24]

Sponsorship

RolePartner
Title SponsorSreenidhi University
Powered ByGMR
Tourism PartnerTelangana Tourism
Platinum PartnerCREDAI
Associate SponsorBBG
Medical PartnerApollo Hospitals
Outdoor Media PartnerDynapix
Exclusive Marketing AgencyTCM Sports Management Pvt Ltd
Content PartnerFlashoot

[25]

Player auction

The TG20 player auction was held on 7 June 2026 at the Princess Convention Centre, Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, and was conducted by veteran sports presenter Charu Sharma.[26] A pool of over 1,300 HCA-registered cricketers was registered for the auction, from which 160 players were sold across eight franchises.[27]

Each franchise was allocated a purse of ₹60 lakh, with a minimum mandatory spend of ₹54 lakh, and could build squads of up to 20 players.[28] Players were categorised across six tiers—Icon (base ₹5 lakh), A+ (₹4 lakh), A (₹3 lakh), B (₹2 lakh), C1 (₹1 lakh), and C2 (₹75,000).[29] Each squad is required to include at least four district-level cricketers, with a minimum of two in every playing XI.[30] The eight franchises collectively spent ₹474.45 lakh during the auction.[31]

Notable purchases

PlayerTeamPrice (₹ lakh)CategoryNotes
Tilak VarmaMedak Falcons33IconHighest-paid player in the auction
CV MilindAnvita Khammam Aces17A+Most expensive uncapped player
Mohammed SirajWarangal Warriors14Icon
Abhirath ReddyHyderabad e-Champions11A+
Ajay Dev GoudHyderabad e-Champions11A+
Mohammed Arfaz AhmedAnurag Nalgonda Knights11A

[32]

League stage

The league stage began on 21 June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 7 July 2026, comprising 28 matches.[33]

Points table

as of 25 June 2026 (after 7 of 28 league-stage matches)[34]

PosTeamPldWLTN/RPtsNRR
1Pranava Ranga Reddy Risers220004+1.424
2Hyderabad e-Champions110002+2.333
3Warangal Warriors211002+0.378
4Anvita Khammam Aces211002+0.031
5Anurag Nalgonda Knights211002−0.017
6Medak Falcons211002−0.423
7Palamuru Strikers202000−1.816
8EIPL & Eleve Karimnagar Diamonds101000−1.819

Top 4 qualify for playoffs

Fixtures and results

MatchDateTeam 1Score 1Score 2Team 2ResultVenue
1st21 June 2026Anvita Khammam Aces237/5 (20 ov)217/6 (20 ov)Palamuru StrikersKhammam Aces won by 20 runsRajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
2nd22 June 2026Anurag Nalgonda Knights189/8 (20 ov)190/5 (16.3 ov)Ranga Reddy RisersRisers won by 5 wicketsRajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
3rd22 June 2026Warangal Warriors258/7 (20 ov)259/7 (19.4 ov)Medak FalconsFalcons won by 3 wicketsRajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
4th23 June 2026Palamuru Strikers141 (20 ov)147/3 (15.4 ov)Hyderabad e-Championse-Champions won by 7 wicketsRajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
5th23 June 2026Medak Falcons164/8 (20 ov)167/5 (18.2 ov)Ranga Reddy RisersRisers won by 5 wicketsRajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
6th24 June 2026Anvita Khammam Aces——Warangal WarriorsWarriors wonRajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
7th24 June 2026Anurag Nalgonda Knights——EIPL & Eleve Karimnagar DiamondsKnights won by 6 wicketsRajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

[35]

Statistics

As of 25 June 2026 (tournament ongoing; through Match 7)

Most runs

PlayerTeamRunsInningsHighest ScoreAverageStrike Rate
Harshit ChoudharyWarangal Warriors1562121*78.00—
Aman Rao PeralaWarangal Warriors149214274.50—
Tilak VarmaMedak Falcons1361136*—242.86

[36]

Most wickets

PlayerTeamWicketsInningsBest FiguresAverageEconomy
Ajay Dev GoudHyderabad e-Champions414/215.25—
Aelgani Varun GoudAnurag Nalgonda Knights52———

[37]

Highest individual score

PlayerTeamScoreBallsMatchDate
Aman Rao PeralaWarangal Warriors142 (12×4, 13×6)48vs Medak Falcons22 June 2026
Tilak VarmaMedak Falcons136* (14×4, 8×6)56vs Warangal Warriors22 June 2026
Harshit ChoudharyWarangal Warriors121*—vs Anvita Khammam Aces24 June 2026

[38] Aman Rao Perala became the first batter to score a century in the Sreenidhi University TG20, reaching the landmark in just 32 deliveries.[39]

Best bowling figures

PlayerTeamFiguresMatchDate
Ajay Dev GoudHyderabad e-Champions4/21vs Palamuru Strikers23 June 2026
Chinntla Rakshan ReaddiAnurag Nalgonda Knights4/20vs EIPL & Eleve Karimnagar Diamonds24 June 2026

[40]

Most sixes

PlayerTeamSixesInnings
Aman Rao PeralaWarangal Warriors132
Tilak VarmaMedak Falcons81

[41]

Most catches

Not yet officially published by ESPNcricinfo as of 25 June 2026.

Playoffs

As of 25 June 2026 The playoffs have not yet commenced. The four semi-finalists will be determined at the end of the league stage on 7 July 2026. The playoff schedule is as follows:[42]

  • Qualifier 1 – 8 July 2026 (1st vs 2nd; winner advances to Final)
  • Eliminator – 9 July 2026 (3rd vs 4th; loser is eliminated)
  • Qualifier 2 – 10 July 2026 (loser of Q1 vs winner of Eliminator; winner advances to Final)
  • Final – 11 July 2026, Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal

Awards

The tournament is ongoing as of 25 June 2026. Awards are to be determined at the conclusion of the season.

AwardWinner
Player of the Seriesto be determined
Best Batsmanto be determined
Best Bowlerto be determined
Best Fielderto be determined
Emerging Playerto be determined

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