Ranchi Titans and Koylanchal Super Kings Secure Semi-Final Spots in Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026

Ranchi Titans and Koylanchal Super Kings Advance to Semi-Finals

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], June 18: The Ranchi Titans have made history by becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026, following a decisive six-wicket win against the Jamshedpur Steelers.

They will be joined in the final four by the Koylanchal Super Kings, who have also secured their place based on their current standing in the points table.

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

In the opening match, the Santhal Strikers batted first and set 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 brisk 62 off 41 balls, and Kumar Suraj, who added a solid 41.

Sumit Kumar contributed a quick 25 runs off 16 balls towards the end of the innings. For the Dhanbad Diamonds, Vivekanand Tiwari was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 33 runs in his four overs, while Sushant Mishra (1/23) and Meet Jain (1/27) each claimed a wicket.

In response to the target of 184, 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 then took charge, scoring a rapid 59 off just 32 balls, putting the Diamonds in a commanding position.

Ultimately, it was Vikash Kumar Vishal who led his team to victory, finishing with an impressive 79* off 56 balls as they reached 185/3 in 18.4 overs. For the Santhal Strikers, Manishi took 2 wickets for 37 runs, while Ashish Kumar ended with figures of 1/37.

In the evening match, the Jamshedpur Steelers bounced back from a slow start to post a competitive total of 179/6. Sahil Raj was the star performer, remaining unbeaten with 61 runs off 32 balls.

He was well-supported by MD Kounain Quraishi, who also finished not out with 60 runs off 40 balls, setting up a strong finish. Yuvraj Kumar was the top bowler for the Ranchi Titans, taking 2 wickets for 20 runs in three overs.

Chasing a target of 180, the Ranchi Titans made the chase look easy, reaching 180/4 in just 18 overs. Player of the Match Shikhar Mohan played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 82 off 49 balls.

He received excellent support from Satya Setu, who scored a quick 57 off 29 balls, leading their team to a comfortable six-wicket victory with 12 balls remaining. Harsh Rana was the best bowler for the Jamshedpur Steelers, taking 2 wickets for 33 runs.

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