The Jharkhand T20 League 2026 is one of Indian domestic cricket’s most exciting new launches. Organised by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA), this is the inaugural edition of a franchise-based T20 league exclusively featuring Jharkhand cricketers.
Running from June 10 to June 23, 2026, the league features six city-based franchises, a 24-match league phase, two semi-finals, and a grand final, all played at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi.
With Ishan Kishan, Robin Minz, and Kumar Kushagra leading the auction, the JT20 League kicks off with serious star power.
Jharkhand T20 League 2026: Tournament Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | Jharkhand T20 League (JT20) 2026 |
| Edition | Inaugural Season |
| Organiser | Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) |
| Start Date | June 10, 2026 |
| End Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Total Matches | 27 (24 league + 2 semi-finals + 1 final) |
| Venue | JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi |
| Number of Teams | 6 |
| TV Broadcast | DD Sports |
| Live Streaming | Waves App |
Jharkhand T20 League 2026: Full Schedule & Match Fixtures
League Phase — June 10–21
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Match | Wed, Jun 10 | 12:00 PM | Chota Nagpur Royals vs Ranchi Titans | Ranchi Titans won by 5 runs |
| 2nd Match | Wed, Jun 10 | 7:30 PM | Koylanchal Super Kings vs Jamshedpur Steelers | Koylanchal Super Kings won by 122 runs |
| 3rd Match | Thu, Jun 11 | 12:00 PM | Chota Nagpur Royals vs Dhanbad Diamonds | Chota Nagpur Royals won (DLS Method) |
| 4th Match | Thu, Jun 11 | 7:30 PM | Ranchi Titans vs Santhal Strikers | Ranchi Titans won by 42 runs |
| 5th Match | Fri, Jun 12 | 12:00 PM | Chota Nagpur Royals vs Koylanchal Super Kings | Koylanchal Super Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 6th Match | Fri, Jun 12 | 7:30 PM | Dhanbad Diamonds vs Jamshedpur Steelers | Jamshedpur Steelers won by 7 runs |
| 7th Match | Sat, Jun 13 | 12:00 PM | Ranchi Titans vs Koylanchal Super Kings | Koylanchal Super Kings won (DLS Method) |
| 8th Match | Sat, Jun 13 | 7:30 PM | Chota Nagpur Royals vs Santhal Strikers | Chota Nagpur Royals won by 3 wickets |
| 9th Match | Sun, Jun 14 | 12:00 PM | Ranchi Titans vs Jamshedpur Steelers | Jamshedpur Steelers won by 3 wickets |
| 10th Match | Sun, Jun 14 | 7:30 PM | Dhanbad Diamonds vs Koylanchal Super Kings | Match Abandoned |
| 11th Match | Mon, Jun 15 | 1:00 PM | Ranchi Titans vs Santhal Strikers | Ranchi Titans won by 7 wickets |
| 12th Match | Mon, Jun 15 | 6:30 PM | Chota Nagpur Royals vs Jamshedpur Steelers | Chota Nagpur Royals won by 2 wickets |
| 13th Match | Tue, Jun 16 | 1:00 PM | Koylanchal Super Kings vs Santhal Strikers | Santhal Strikers won by 7 wickets |
| 14th Match | Tue, Jun 16 | 6:30 PM | Ranchi Titans vs Dhanbad Diamonds | Ranchi Titans won by 8 wickets |
| 15th Match | Wed, Jun 17 | 1:00 PM | Jamshedpur Steelers vs Santhal Strikers | Jamshedpur Steelers won by 15 runs |
| 16th Match | Wed, Jun 17 | 6:30 PM | Chota Nagpur Royals vs Koylanchal Super Kings | Koylanchal Super Kings won by 13 runs |
| 17th Match | Thu, Jun 18 | 1:00 PM | Dhanbad Diamonds vs Santhal Strikers | Dhanbad Diamonds won by 7 wickets |
| 18th Match | Thu, Jun 18 | 6:30 PM | Ranchi Titans vs Jamshedpur Steelers | Ranchi Titans won by 6 wickets |
| 19th Match | Fri, Jun 19 | 1:00 PM | Dhanbad Diamonds vs Koylanchal Super Kings | Upcoming |
| 20th Match | Fri, Jun 19 | 6:30 PM | Chota Nagpur Royals vs Santhal Strikers | Upcoming |
| 21st Match | Sat, Jun 20 | 1:00 PM | Dhanbad Diamonds vs Jamshedpur Steelers | Upcoming |
| 22nd Match | Sat, Jun 20 | 6:30 PM | Ranchi Titans vs Koylanchal Super Kings | Upcoming |
| 23rd Match | Sun, Jun 21 | 1:00 PM | Chota Nagpur Royals vs Jamshedpur Steelers | Upcoming |
| 24th Match | Sun, Jun 21 | 6:30 PM | Dhanbad Diamonds vs Santhal Strikers | Upcoming |
Knockout Stage
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semi-Final | Mon, Jun 22 | 12:00 PM | TBC vs TBC |
| 2nd Semi-Final | Mon, Jun 22 | 07:30 PM | TBC vs TBC |
| Final | Tue, Jun 23 | 07:30 PM | TBC vs TBC |
Jharkhand T20 League 2026: All 6 Teams & Key Squads
The six franchises are Ranchi Titans (sponsored by Saluja Gold), Jamshedpur Steelers (KDPS Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd.), Chota Nagpur Royals (BigShop), Koylanchal Super Kings (99 Builders Pvt. Ltd.), Dhanbad Diamonds (Gupta Energy Pvt. Ltd.), and Santhal Strikers (De Sportsbay Pvt. Ltd.).
| Franchise | Marquee Player | Auction Price |
|---|---|---|
| Koylanchal Super Kings | Robin Minz (wk) | ₹15.25 lakh |
| Santhal Strikers | Ishan Kishan (wk) | ₹14.7 lakh |
| Chhottanagpur Royals | Virat Singh | ₹13 lakh |
| Dhanbad Diamonds | Sushant Mishra | ₹11 lakh |
| Jamshedpur Steelers | Md. Kounain Quraishi | — |
| Ranchi Titans | Shikhar Mohan | — |
Key squad snapshots:
- Ranchi Titans: Shikhar Mohan, Rajandeep Singh, Jatin Pandey, Ayush Bhardwaj, Prince Murmu, Mukesh Kumar
- Santhal Strikers: Ishan Kishan, Arvind Kumar, Sumit Kumar, Anmol Raj, Vivek Kumar, Kumar Suraj, Rayan Sapkota
- Chhottanagpur Royals: Virat Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Md. Nazim Siddiqui, Vikash Singh, Supriyo Chakraborty
Jharkhand T20 League 2026: Auction Highlights
Out of 275 players in the auction pool, seven were placed in the Icon category with a base price of ₹4 lakh, while Category A (Senior State Players) started at ₹75,000, with subsequent tiers going down to Category C2. Each franchise had a purse of ₹50 lakh to build squads of between 16 and 18 players.
Top auction buys:
- Robin Minz — ₹15.25 lakh (Koylanchal Super Kings) — highest bid of the auction
- Ishan Kishan — ₹14.7 lakh (Santhal Strikers)
- Virat Singh — ₹13 lakh (Chhottanagpur Royals)
- Sushant Mishra — ₹11 lakh (Dhanbad Diamonds)
JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi Venue
All 27 matches of the Jharkhand T20 League 2026, league games, semi-finals, and the final, are played at a single venue:
- Stadium: JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
- Location: Hotwar, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Capacity: ~40,000
- One of the most modern cricket stadiums in eastern India, with excellent floodlight infrastructure supporting two matches per day
- The ground is known for true, flat pitches that favour batters — ideal for a high-intensity T20 league
Jharkhand T20 League 2026: Live Streaming & TV Broadcast
| Platform | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| DD Sports | TV Broadcast | Free-to-air on Doordarshan across India |
| Waves App | Live Streaming | Free digital stream on the Waves platform |
- All matches are free to watch — no subscription required for DD Sports
- Waves app is available on Android and iOS for live streaming on mobile devices
- Two matches per day (12:00 PM and 7:30 PM IST) mean fans can catch every game
Conclusion: Jharkhand T20 League 2026 action begins from 10th June!
The Jharkhand T20 League 2026 is a landmark moment for cricket in the state, a professional franchise league that gives Jharkhand’s talent a genuine platform between domestic seasons.
With star names like Ishan Kishan and Robin Minz headlining the squads, 27 matches packed into 14 days, and all action centralised at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi, the JT20 League promises non-stop cricket from June 10 to June 23. Catch every ball live on DD Sports or stream free on the Waves app.
