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UPT20 League 2026 A thrilling finale on Sunday between Lucknow Falcons and Meerut Mavericks The grand final is going to be held at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. This encounter is between two teams who have taken very different paths to the top, with Lucknow looking for their maiden title while Meerut aim to add another trophy to their collection.

Lucknow Falcons eyeing first UPT20 league title

Lucknow's journey to the final has been one of the biggest turnaround stories of this tournament. After losing three of the first four games, the Falcons found their rhythm at the right time and went unbeaten in their next seven games. They finished second in the league standings with 13 points, winning five out of six matches, with one match abandoned due to rain. Their impressive run streak continued in Qualifier 1, where they defeated Meerut to book their place straight into the final.

captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar Has been at the center of Lucknow's campaign. The experienced fast bowler performed an impressive 4/10 in Qualifier 1 and has taken a total of 13 wickets with an economy rate of less than six. The Falcons have also received significant contributions with the bat. Ajit Verma Has scored 263 runs, while Mohammad Saif Has added 233 runs. young allrounder Vipraj Nigam Has impressed with aggressive batting and useful bowling, scoring runs at a strike rate of almost 160 and taking 11 wickets.

Abhinandan Singh Has also been another key performer, his 21 wickets placing him second in the race for the Purple Cap of the tournament.

Meerut Mavericks in search of another championship

Meerut Mavericks have once again proved their consistency by reaching the UP T20 League final for the fourth consecutive season. They made a great start, winning seven consecutive matches and finishing first in the league table with 15 points.

However, his pace slowed down towards the end of the competition. Two league defeats followed by a rainout and defeat in Qualifier 1 against Lucknow put pressure on them. But the Mavericks made a spectacular comeback, defeating Noida Kings by six wickets in Qualifier 2 to keep their title hopes alive.

opening batsman Swastika Chikar He has been one of the leading run-scorers of this tournament, having scored 308 runs and has a strike rate of 166.49. Rinku Singh Has contributed 240 runs and provides a dangerous option for Meerut in the closing stages, his strike rate is 171.

In bowling, leg-spinner zishan ansari Has performed brilliantly. His 23 wickets make him the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, while his economy rate is 6.79. Yash Garg Also contributed at Meerut's time of need by taking three wickets in Qualifier 2 and completing a half-century while remaining unbeaten.

Broadcast and Live Streaming Details

Fans can watch the UPT20 2026 final telecast on Star Sports Network. Similarly, live streaming is available on FanCode and JioHotstar.