Telangana cricket is entering a defining new chapter with the launch of the Telangana T20 League 2026, the state’s first-ever franchise-based T20 tournament.
Organised by the Hyderabad Cricket Association, the inaugural HCA TG20 League brings together eight city franchises, 32 matches, and a star-studded player pool headlined by India internationals Tilak Varma and Mohammed Siraj.
Running from June 20 to July 11, 2026, at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad, the TG20 League promises to be a landmark moment for domestic cricket in Telangana.
Telangana T20 League 2026: Tournament Overview
The Telangana T20 League 2026 features the state’s top players competing in an exciting domestic T20 tournament. The league provides a valuable platform for emerging talent to shine on the big stage.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | HCA TG20 League 2026 |
| Edition | Inaugural (1st Season) |
| Start Date | June 20, 2026 |
| Final Date | July 11, 2026 |
| Duration | 21 Days |
| Total Matches | 32 |
| Number of Teams | 8 |
| Format | Round-Robin + Playoffs |
| Organiser | Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Telugu |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Official Website | tg20.org |
TG20 League 2026 Schedule and Full Match Fixtures
The Telangana T20 League 2026 gets underway on June 20 and culminates with the final on July 11, covering 32 matches across 21 action-packed days. The format follows a familiar structure: a round-robin group stage where all eight teams face each other, followed by knockout playoffs to decide the inaugural champion.
All matches are hosted at a single venue, the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, keeping the cricketing energy concentrated throughout the tournament window.
The HCA has not yet released the complete match-by-match fixture list. The detailed timetable, including match timings for individual games, will be updated here as soon as it is officially confirmed. For the latest schedule, readers can also check tg20.org and official HCA channels.
- Tournament Start: June 20, 2026
- Final: July 11, 2026
- Total Matches: 32
- Format: Round-Robin group stage followed by Playoffs
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
TG20 League 2026 Teams and Squads
Eight franchises representing districts across Telangana will compete across the 21-day tournament. Team captains are yet to be announced by the respective franchises.
TG20 League 2026 Teams List
| Team | City/District | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad E-Champions | Hyderabad | Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt Ltd (UEPL) |
| Pranava Ranga Reddy Risers | Ranga Reddy | Boorugu Infra & Pranava |
| Warangal Warriors | Warangal | Bain Global Resources Pvt Ltd |
| Medak Falcons | Medak | Bhrunda Infra Pvt Ltd |
| Anurag Nalgonda Knights | Nalgonda | Kishore Infrastructures Pvt Ltd |
| Karimnagar Diamonds | Karimnagar | EIPL Group & Tibarumal |
| Palamuru Strikers | Mahabubnagar | Veerabhadra Steels Pvt Ltd |
| Anvita Khammam Aces | Khammam | Anvita Group |
TG20 League 2026 Player Auction Highlights
The inaugural TG20 Player Auction took place on June 7, 2026, at the Princess Convention Centre, Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.
Over 1,300 HCA-registered cricketers entered the pool, with each franchise given a budget of Rs 60 lakh and the option to pick up to 20 players. A key rule ensures that every franchise must include at least four district cricketers in their squad, with a minimum of two playing in the XI.
| Player | Team | Auction Price (Rs Lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | Medak Falcons | 33 |
| CV Milind | Anvita Khammam Aces | 17 |
| Mohammed Siraj | Warangal Warriors | 14 |
| Ravi Kiran | Palamuru Strikers | 13 |
| Tanay Thyagarajan | Pranava Ranga Reddy Risers | 11 |
| Chandan Sawhney | Karimnagar Diamonds | 9.5 |
| Rahul Buddhi | Anurag Nalgonda Knights | 8 |
TG20 League 2026 All Teams Squads
- Hyderabad E-Champions:
Ajay Dev Goud, Pranav Varma, Miryala Pratyush Kumar, Nithin Nayak, Vaishnav Reddy A, Dev Mehta, C Abhinav Tej, Sriniketh, MM Charan, Shanmukha Ashwin, Gudelli Jashwanth, Baki Hishanth Prem Charan, Sai Vikas Reddy, P Arvind, Tarun Rajan, Yashveer Goud, Akhil Rathod, Ganesh Gadugu, Anvith Reddy, Abhirath Reddy Mandadi. - Pranava Ranga Reddy Risers:
Tanay Thyagarajan, Aaron George Verghese, Nitin Sai Yadav, C Hitesh Yadav, Alankrith Rapole, S Venkat Karthik, Aditya Malhotra, Tanay Jaddu, Ravula Pranav Adithyam, Aditya Javvaji, Ade Santhosh, Aryan Cariappa, Babarr Khan Barrkath Khan, Nanavath Rakesh, Gnana Prakash Reddy, Aravelly Avanish Rao, Sacheit Binjrajka, Bhuvanagiri Punnaiah.
- Warangal Warriors:
Mohammed Siraj, Aman Rao Perala, Siva Rama Krishna Terli, Rithwik Goud, Rishith Rao, Karri Sai Dhanush, Salman Khan, Amgoth Divin, Pallepati Kranthi, Md Asif Mansoori, Anirudh Srivatsa TP, Shaunak Kulkarni, Adi Mani Kiran, Vaishnav Vishwanatha, Mohd. Mudassar Hussain, Murugan Abhishek, Harshit Choudhary, Mohammad Abdul Malik, Rishiket Sisodia, Bhavesh Seth.
- Medak Falcons:
Tilak Varma, Ravi Teja T, Sai Varun Yerram, Ishan Sharma, Syed Ghazi Abbas, Sai Purnanand Rao Kakulamarri, Vikram Naik Guguloth, Kunta Rahul, Naman Agarwal, Nayani Anish Reddy, Ahwinan Ram Burgubavi, Shrunjith Reddy, Ranganath BK, Hari Om Singh, Jaydev Rendla, Nomaan Ahmed, Nimna Nimmagadda Surya Teja, Madhukar Manne, Bunny Jagan.
- Anurag Nalgonda Knights:
Rahul Buddhi, Ch. Rakshan Readdi, Chinnugari Ruthwik, Urvesh Kakkad, Vikranth Reddy M, Jashwanth Mote, Shaikh Sohail, Shaikh Sameer, Gaurav Reddy, Ilyaan Sathani, Divesh Singh, Javvaji Srikanth, Beeravolu Naga Sudhamsh Reddy, Pranav Suryadevara, T Harshwardhan Singh, Aniketh Reddy, Nishanth Saranu, Mohammed Arfaz Ahmed, Aelgani Varun Goud, Patkuri Nitish Reddy.
- Karimnagar Diamonds:
Tanmay Agarwal, Chandan Sahani, B Satish Kumar, Padgala Lokesh, Rayyan Bin Abdullah, Yash Satwalekar, Nihaal Reddy, Ravuri Sai Sharan, Chillakuru Likith Reddy, Sai Karthikeya Mallam, Akhil Kumar Sankoju, Aashish Abhay, TVS Narayana Teja, Shubham Sharma, Satwick Reddy, Mohammed Abdul Adnan, Ashish Srivastav, Hrishikesh Simha, Rathlavath Dinesh, Rahul Radesh.
- Palamuru Strikers:
Ravi Kiran Majeti, T. Raviteja, Rohit Rayudu K, Pragnay Reddy, Pratheek Pawar, PS Chaitanya Reddy, Anmula Vignesh Reddy, A Prathvi Reddy, Nishant Sen Reddy CH, Mohammed Afreedi Ahmed, Rishab Baslas, M Samhith Reddy, Shaik Abdul Zeeshan, Ashwad Rajiv, Budidhi Ratan Teja, Karan Yadav, Manikanteshwar Reddy, Mohammed Shadab Ahmed, Nipun Reddy Shavva, Mohd. Azheruddin.
- Anvita Khammam Aces:
CV Milind, Hima Teja, Ananth Prateek Reddy, Chinntla Rakshan Readdi, Ved Reddy Amisthapuram, Magavath Siddu Nayak, Sahendra Mallu, Paras Raj, Sabavet Loknath Naik, Vivek Singh, Baddi Vishal Yadav, Aawez Ahmad, Vidyananda Reddy Ellala, GSK Reddy, Shaikh Azhar, Mickil Jaiswal, Mayank Gupta, Himateja Kodimela, Wafi Kachchhi, Khush Agarwal, Saaketh Dhatrak.
Key Players to Watch in the Telangana T20 League 2026
- Tilak Varma (Medak Falcons): India’s newly appointed T20 vice-captain and the costliest buy of the auction at Rs 33 lakh. Varma’s power-hitting and big-match temperament make Medak Falcons the team to watch.
- Mohammed Siraj (Warangal Warriors): The India pace spearhead brings international-grade firepower to Warangal Warriors and will likely be the most dangerous bowler in the tournament.
- CV Milind (Anvita Khammam Aces): The second-most expensive pick at Rs 17 lakh, Milind adds batting depth and experience to Khammam’s lineup.
- Ravi Kiran (Palamuru Strikers): Picked at Rs 13 lakh, the seasoned domestic campaigner will be central to Palamuru’s challenge.
- Rahul Buddhi (Anurag Nalgonda Knights): A hard-hitting middle-order batter with a proven domestic pedigree, Buddhi gives Nalgonda genuine title ambitions.
- Tanmay Agarwal (Karimnagar Diamonds): The explosive Hyderabad opener will look to set the tone at the top for Karimnagar in their home city.
TG20 League 2026 Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal
All 32 matches of the Telangana T20 League 2026 are scheduled at a single venue, the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad, one of India’s premier international cricket grounds and the home of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Ground | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium |
| Location | Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Seating Capacity | 55,000 |
| Area | 16 Acres |
| Home of | Hyderabad Cricket Team, Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL) |
Hosting all matches at a single international-grade venue ensures consistent playing conditions throughout the tournament and guarantees a stadium atmosphere that should grow louder as the knockout rounds approach.
Telangana T20 League 2026 Live Streaming and Broadcast
Fans will not need to miss a single delivery of the TG20 League, whether they are at the ground or watching from home.
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Telugu
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Star Sports Telugu’s regional broadcast ensures Telangana audiences receive commentary and coverage in their language, a fitting touch for a league built around celebrating the state’s cricket identity. Viewers with a JioHotstar subscription can stream every match live on the app.
Telangana T20 League 2026 Tickets: How to Book
All matches take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, a 55,000-capacity venue well accustomed to large crowds. Official ticket prices and booking details are yet to be announced by the HCA.
Fans should monitor the official tournament website at tg20.org and official HCA social media channels for ticketing announcements closer to the June 20 start date. Given the presence of national-level stars and the novelty of an inaugural season, early demand for tickets is expected to be high.
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Conclusion: Telangana T20 League 2026 Starting From 20th June!
The Telangana T20 League 2026 marks a watershed moment for cricket in the state, delivering a professional franchise structure, international venue, and a player pool of over 1,300 cricketers.
With stars like Tilak Varma and Mohammed Siraj anchoring their respective sides and a mandatory district-player rule keeping local talent at the forefront, the TG20 League is built for both entertainment and grassroots development.
Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports Telugu and JioHotstar from June 20, 2026.
