The Meerut Mavericks won the 2026 UPT20 League title by easily beating the Lucknow Falcons by 94 runs. The game ended up being completely one-sided. Meerut batted first and posted a massive total of 203 for 7. The total proved to be too much for Lucknow to chase. They were bowled out for just 109 in 16 overs. The Falcons never looked like they were in the contest.
The star of the match was Divyansh Joshi. He scored 105 runs off just 40 deliveries. His innings included 12 boundaries and seven sixes. His knock helped Meerut cross the 200-run mark. Vishal Chaudhary also played a key role with the ball. He took four wickets for just 24 runs. His bowling ensured that Lucknow never had a fighting chance.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a disappointing final. He was stranded at the crease as wickets fell around him. His side needed 95 runs off the final 25 balls. The last wicket fell in the very next ball, leaving Bhuvneshwar unbeaten but on the losing side.
Rinku Singh led his team with discipline. He deployed his bowlers with ruthless efficiency. Zeeshan Ansari supported Chaudhary well with economical bowling. He finished with figures of 2 for 12 from his four overs. The Lucknow batters looked out of sorts throughout the chase. They folded for just 109 runs, handing Meerut the championship. Rinku Singh was visibly delighted as his team lifted the trophy. He had led his side to victory in a dominant fashion.
Rinku Singh Emerges as Strong Contender to Replace Ajinkya Rahane as KKR Captain
Rinku Singh led the Meerut Mavericks to their second UPT20 title in 2026. The Kolkata Knight Riders could be heading towards a leadership transition ahead of the next IPL season. Former skipper Ajinkya Rahane recently announced his retirement. KKR now need to identify a new captain. One of the strongest contenders for the position is Rinku Singh.
His journey with Kolkata Knight Riders has been notable. He started as a powerful finisher. He contributed with the bat and also on the field with his swiftness and safe hands. His latest domestic campaign has strengthened his case for captaincy. Rinku led the Meerut Mavericks to the UPT20 League title. They defeated the Lucknow Falcons by 94 runs in the final. Rinku is now being discussed as the natural successor to Rahane at KKR.
However, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) need to think carefully about this decision. Being an IPL captain brings a lot of pressure. It is much harder than leading a local team. The team might not want to risk his batting performance by giving him extra responsibility. Only time will tell what happens next for Rinku at KKR, but he has a strong chance of becoming the captain.
Suresh Raina Backs Rinku Singh to Replace Ajinkya Rahane as KKR Captain in IPL 2027
Former India batter Suresh Raina has backed Rinku Singh to become the new captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. Raina is known as Mr IPL for his contributions to the league. He made these comments after Rinku led Meerut Mavericks to the UPT20 League title on Sunday. Rinku played 10 matches as captain in the 2026 UPT20 season. He led his team to nine victories.
Speaking about Rinku in a video shared by UPT20, Raina praised his captaincy. He said KKR are searching for a new captain. However, he believes KKR have already found their captain in Rinku. He urged the franchise to invest in Rinku and give him some matches as leader.
Rinku has been playing for KKR in the IPL since 2018. He was a member of India’s 2026 T20 World Cup-winning team. He was appointed KKR’s vice-captain ahead of IPL 2026. He played all 14 league matches for the three-time champions. Former captain Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in July. This has left KKR looking for a new leader.
FAQs
Q. Who won the UPT20 League 2026 title?
A. Meerut Mavericks won the title.
Q. Who did the Meerut Mavericks beat in the final?
A. They defeated the Lucknow Falcons by 94 runs.
Q. Who scored a century for the Meerut Mavericks?
A. Divyansh Joshi scored 105 runs off 40 balls.
Q. How many wickets did Vishal Chaudhary take?
A. Vishal Chaudhary took four wickets for 24 runs.
Q. Who backed Rinku Singh to captain KKR?
A. Suresh Raina backed Rinku Singh for the role.
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