Jharkhand T20 League Day 6: Ranchi Titans, Chota Nagpur Royals win
Synopsis
Rajandeep Singh's league-record half-century off 14 balls headlined a dramatic Day 6 in Jharkhand's T20 tournament — the Ranchi Titans chased down 211 with three balls to spare while the Chota Nagpur Royals survived a final-ball scare to beat the Jamshedpur Steelers by 2 wickets, with both sides now locked in a three-win battle behind table-toppers Koylanchal Super Kings.
Key Takeaways
Ranchi Titans beat Santhal Strikers by 7 wickets , chasing down 211 with 3 balls to spare on 16 June 2026 .
Captain Rajandeep Singh smashed the league's fastest fifty off 14 balls , finishing unbeaten on 70* off 26 .
Vivek Kumar scored a blistering 101 off 44 balls for the Santhal Strikers — in a losing cause.
Chota Nagpur Royals beat Jamshedpur Steelers by 2 wickets off the penultimate ball, chasing 179 .
Chandan Kumar Mukhi's 33 off 11 balls was the decisive innings in the second match, earning him Player of the Match.
Koylanchal Super Kings lead the points table with 3 wins from 4 matches ; Titans and Royals are second and third on 3 wins each.
The Ranchi Titans and the Chota Nagpur Royals both chased down their targets to claim crucial victories on Day 6 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Monday, 16 June. The double-header results push both sides to three wins each in the tournament standings.
Titans Chase Down 211 in a Rajandeep Masterclass
In the afternoon fixture, the Santhal Strikers set a formidable target after opener Vivek Kumar blazed a stunning 101 off 44 balls to power them to 210/8 in 20 overs. The Titans' bowling was led by Saurabh Shekhar (3/26) and Prince Anurag Murmu (3/30), with skipper Rajandeep Singh chipping in with 2/43 to keep the total within striking distance.
Chasing 211, the Titans required 87 runs off the final 36 balls when a tactical retirement of Satya Setu brought Rajandeep to the crease. What followed was a captain's innings of the highest order — he smashed the league's fastest half-century off just 14 deliveries and finished unbeaten on a blistering 70* off 26 balls. Shrestha (47*) provided calm support at the other end, and the Titans crossed the line with three balls to spare, sealing a seven-wicket win. Rajandeep was named Player of the Match.
Royals Edge Steelers in Final-Over Thriller
The evening contest between the Chota Nagpur Royals and the Jamshedpur Steelers delivered edge-of-the-seat drama. Batting first, the Steelers posted 178/8, fuelled by Kumar Deobrat's explosive 43 off 16 balls, Sahil Raj's measured 36 off 29, and a late flourish from MD Kounain Quraishi (37* off 18). Rahul Rajak (3/32) and Suprieyo Chakraborty (2/28) were the pick of the Royals' bowlers.
In reply, the Royals' chase was built on contributions from opener Virat Singh (33), Avinash Kumar (26), and Mohit Kumar (25). The match-defining blow came from Chandan Kumar Mukhi, who blasted a quickfire 33 off just 11 balls to swing the game decisively. Despite a disciplined Steelers bowling effort — Anurag Singh Sengar (2/10), Quraishi (2/37), and Aman Kumar Singh (2/44) each picking up two wickets — the Royals held their nerve to win by 2 wickets off the penultimate ball. Mukhi claimed the Player of the Match award.
Points Table After Day 6
The Koylanchal Super Kings continue to lead the standings with three wins from four matches. The Ranchi Titans occupy second place and the Chota Nagpur Royals sit third, both on three victories. The results tighten the competition at the top heading into the business end of the league.
What's Next
The tournament resumes on Tuesday, 17 June with another double-header at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. The afternoon match pits league leaders Koylanchal Super Kings against the Santhal Strikers, while the evening clash features the Ranchi Titans taking on the Dhanbad Diamonds — a fixture that could further reshape the points table.
Point of View
A move that reflects a level of captaincy sophistication rarely seen in domestic T20 leagues. The Jharkhand T20 League is quietly producing high-quality cricket: two chases above 170, a century from Vivek Kumar, and a final-ball finish in the same evening suggest the competition is competitive enough to test players pushing for bigger opportunities. With the Super Kings still unbeaten and the Titans and Royals breathing down their necks, Tuesday's fixtures could prove decisive for the league's trajectory.
NationPress
31 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on Day 6 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026?
On Day 6, played on 16 June 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, the Ranchi Titans defeated the Santhal Strikers by 7 wickets and the Chota Nagpur Royals beat the Jamshedpur Steelers by 2 wickets. Both winning sides now have three victories each in the tournament.
How did Rajandeep Singh perform in the Ranchi Titans match?
Ranchi Titans captain Rajandeep Singh scored an unbeaten 70 off 26 balls, including the league's fastest half-century off just 14 deliveries, to guide his side to a 7-wicket win while chasing 211. He also took 2/43 with the ball and was named Player of the Match.
How did Chota Nagpur Royals beat Jamshedpur Steelers?
The Chota Nagpur Royals chased down 179 with a ball to spare, winning by 2 wickets in a final-over thriller. Chandan Kumar Mukhi's match-winning 33 off 11 balls proved decisive, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Who leads the Jharkhand T20 League 2026 points table?
The Koylanchal Super Kings lead the standings with three wins from four matches. The Ranchi Titans are second and the Chota Nagpur Royals are third, both with three wins.
What are the next fixtures in the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026?
On Tuesday, 17 June, the Koylanchal Super Kings face the Santhal Strikers in the afternoon, followed by the Ranchi Titans versus the Dhanbad Diamonds in the evening — both at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
