Eight cricket teams. Two groups. One trophy. The Tillo T20 Cup 2026 kicked off with some great cricket already on show. Lightning Legends made a strong start in Group A with an opening win that put the rest of the field on notice.
Meanwhile, Group B is wide open with all four teams still waiting to play their first game as of 7th March 2026. With teams from Kolkata, Hyderabad, Noida, Delhi, Nagpur, and Odisha, this is a truly national competition.
The league stage is running now, and every match from this point will shape who goes deep into the knockouts.
Teams in Tillo T20 Cup 2026
Eight teams are split into two groups for the league stage. Each team plays the others in their group, and the top teams move to the semi-finals.
Here is a look at both groups before we get into the squads.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Lightning Legends | VTCA Nagpur |
| JP Sports Noida | NCC Odisha |
| A&S Kolkata | CAC Delhi |
| Nexage Hyderabad | SPJ Cargo |
Group A has Lightning Legends starting as early favourites after their strong opening win, while Group B looks wide open with all four teams yet to play their first game as of 7th March 2026.
Tillo T20 Cup 2026: Team Profiles and Squads
Here are the full squad details for all eight teams in the Tillo T20 Cup 2026.
1. Lightning Legends
Lightning Legends came into the tournament as one of the stronger sides in Group A and backed that up right away with a solid opening win. They are the team to beat in their group right now and carry real confidence into every match ahead.
Lightning Legends Playing 11: R Bishnol, A Narwal, S Chopra, R Redu, V Saroha, A Tiwari, B Lather, P Kumar, S Baala, A Babber, L Malik
Players on Bench: R Nonu, V Singh, Kuldeep, Ritik, S Singh, A Khatri
2. JP Sports Noida
JP Sports Noida are one of the stronger sides in Group A with a well-built playing eleven. Their squad has a good mix of bowlers and all-rounders. The match against Lightning Legends gave fans a clear look at what this team can do.
JP Sports Noida Playing 11: K Khan, A Yadav, G Mudgal, K Gupta, M Khan, P Yadav, P Sehlot, R Yadav, S Yadav, S Dubey, R Yadav
Players on Bench: A Sharma, N Pratap Rao, V Upadhyay, P Ranjan, F Ul Aziz
3. A&S Kolkata
A&S Kolkata bring a balanced squad to the Tillo T20 Cup 2026. Their playing eleven has a strong bowling unit with a mix of spin and pace options. They have the tools to compete with any team in Group A across the league stage.
A&S Kolkata Playing 11: D Upadhyay, A Shaukat, A Yadav, R Tiwari, S Bal, A Bakshi, A Pandey, A Sinha, P Ray, A Sharma, Fardin
Players on Bench: D Nandi Eper
4. Nexage Hyderabad
Nexage Hyderabad are part of a competitive Group A and face strong sides in Lightning Legends and JP Sports Noida. Their squad details are still being confirmed, and fans can expect more information as their first match approaches.
Nexage Hyderabad Squad: To be announced
5. VTCA Nagpur
VTCA Nagpur represent Nagpur in Group B and is yet to play their first match in the Tillo T20 Cup 2026. Their full squad has not been announced yet. All eyes will be on them when they step out for their opening game.
VTCA Nagpur Squad: To be announced
6. NCC Odisha
NCC Odisha are part of a wide-open Group B where no team has played yet. They have a capable squad with a good mix of batting and bowling depth that can surprise any team on their day.
NCC Odisha Playing 11: Irshad, N Yadav, R Rajpal, F Naz, M Sharim, Krishnakant, S Singh, N Manzoor, A Chaudhary, A Ray, V Singh
Players on Bench: S Yadav
7. CAC Delhi
CAC Delhi enter the Tillo T20 Cup 2026 as one of the teams to watch in Group B. They have good talent from the Delhi cricket circuit and will look to make an early mark when they play their first group stage match.
CAC Delhi Squad: To be announced
8. SPJ Cargo
SPJ Cargo complete the eight-team field in the Tillo T20 Cup 2026. They are placed in Group B alongside three strong sides. Their squad is yet to be fully confirmed, but they will be looking to make an impact when Group B action gets underway.
SPJ Cargo Squad: To be announced
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Conclusion: The Tournament Is Wide Open – Anyone Can Win It
The Tillo T20 Cup 2026 has all the pieces for a great tournament. Lightning Legends lead the way in Group A, while Group B is still waiting to explode. With squads full of talent from across India, every match in this competition is worth watching closely.
