Ranchi Titans and Koylanchal Super Kings Advance to Jharkhand T20 Semi-Finals

In an exciting day of cricket, the Ranchi Titans and Koylanchal Super Kings have both secured their places in the semi-finals of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026. The Dhanbad Diamonds also celebrated their first victory of the season against the Santhal Strikers. Highlights include standout performances from players like Shikhar Mohan and Vikash Kumar Vishal. The tournament continues with more thrilling matches scheduled soon. Read on for detailed match summaries and upcoming fixtures.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 19, 2026, 00:21 IST

Ranchi Titans Secure Semi-Final Spot

The Ranchi Titans have become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026, achieving a decisive six-wicket win against the Jamshedpur Steelers. They are joined in the final four by the Koylanchal Super Kings, who also confirmed their place based on the current standings.

Dhanbad Diamonds Achieve First Win

Earlier in the day, the Dhanbad Diamonds kept their hopes alive by claiming their first victory of the season with a strong performance against the Santhal Strikers at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.

In the opening match, the Santhal Strikers batted first, setting a challenging target of 183/6 in their 20 overs. This total was bolstered by a remarkable 101-run partnership for the third wicket, featuring Arvind Kumar, who scored a rapid 62 off 41 balls, and Kumar Suraj, who added a solid 41. Sumit Kumar contributed a quick 25 off 16 balls. For the Dhanbad Diamonds, Vivekanand Tiwari was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 33 runs in four overs, while Sushant Mishra and Meet Jain each claimed a wicket.

In response, the Dhanbad Diamonds started strong, with openers Vikash Kumar Vishal and Aryaman Sen (32) forming a crucial 50-run partnership. Player of the Match Aditya Singh accelerated the innings with a swift 59 off just 32 balls, setting the stage for Vikash Kumar Vishal, who finished unbeaten on 79 off 56 balls, leading his team to victory at 185/3 in 18.4 overs. For the Santhal Strikers, Manishi took 2 wickets for 37 runs, while Ashish Kumar ended with 1 for 37.

Ranchi Titans Dominate Jamshedpur Steelers

In the evening match, the Jamshedpur Steelers rebounded from a slow start to post a competitive total of 179/6. Sahil Raj led the charge with an impressive 61 not out off 32 balls, supported by MD Kounain Quraishi, who also remained unbeaten with 60 off 40 balls. Yuvraj Kumar was the top bowler for the Ranchi Titans, taking 2 wickets for just 20 runs in three overs.

Chasing 180, the Ranchi Titans made quick work of the target, finishing at 180/4 in exactly 18 overs. Player of the Match Shikhar Mohan played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 82 off 49 balls, while Satya Setu contributed a rapid 57 off 29 balls, securing a comfortable six-wicket victory with 12 balls remaining. Harsh Rana was the leading bowler for the Jamshedpur Steelers, taking 2 wickets for 33 runs.

Next Matches Scheduled

The tournament continues on June 19, 2026, with the Dhanbad Diamonds facing off against the Koylanchal Super Kings at 1 PM. This match will be followed by a prime-time clash between the Chota Nagpur Royals and the Santhal Strikers at 6:30 PM.