Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 is underway in Punjab with six teams competing in the first franchise T20 tournament. Organised by Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), the league started on August 30 and will run through September 13. 27 matches are expected to be played in the tournament.
The competition has also attracted attention because several India internationals are included in the six teams. Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh are among some of the prominent names in the tournament.
All matches are played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, according to the tournament information.
Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 points table
The points table is currently led by Fazilka Falcons who have two points from one match and a net run rate of 1.518. They are followed by Ludhiana Lions also with two points from one game and an NRR of 0.804.
Bathinda Royals, Jalandhar Warriors and Mohali Kings also have two points each, while Amritsar Soormas are yet to open their account.
Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 Points Table
Fazilka Falcons are currently at the top of the points table with 2 points from one match. They have a net run rate of +1.518.
Ludhiana Lions are second with 2 points from one match and a net run rate of +0.804.
Bathinda Royals are third with 2 points from two matches and a net run rate of +0.319.
Jalandhar Warriors are fourth with 2 points from two matches and a net run rate of +0.165.
Mohali Kings are fifth with 2 points from two matches and a net run rate of -0.644.
Amritsar Soormas are sixth and are yet to win a match. They have 0 points from two matches, with a net run rate of -1.455.
The standings are still close because the tournament is still in its early stages. Five teams have two points each, and their positions are determined by matches played and net run rate.
Full Sher-E-Punjab T20 League schedule
The league stage will continue until September 11. The top four teams will enter the semi-finals on September 12, and the two winners will meet in the final on September 13.
The remaining league-stage fixtures are:
September 2: Mohali Kings vs Ludhiana Lions at 1 PM; Fazilka Falcons vs Amritsar Soormas at 7 PM.
September 3: Bathinda Royals vs Jalandhar Warriors at 1 PM; Fazilka Falcons vs Mohali Kings at 7 PM.
September 4: Bathinda Royals vs Amritsar Soormas at 1 PM; Ludhiana Lions vs Jalandhar Warriors at 7 PM.
September 5: Fazilka Falcons vs Bathinda Royals at 1 PM; Jalandhar Warriors vs Mohali Kings at 7 PM.
September 6: Bathinda Royals vs Jalandhar Warriors at 1 PM; Ludhiana Lions vs Fazilka Falcons at 7 PM.
September 7: Mohali Kings vs Ludhiana Lions at 1 PM; Jalandhar Warriors vs Amritsar Soormas at 7 PM.
September 8: Amritsar Soormas vs Mohali Kings at 1 PM; Fazilka Falcons vs Bathinda Royals at 7 PM.
September 9: Ludhiana Lions vs Fazilka Falcons at 1 PM; Mohali Kings vs Bathinda Royals at 7 PM.
September 10: Amritsar Soormas vs Fazilka Falcons and Ludhiana Lions vs Jalandhar Warriors at 7 PM.
September 11: Amritsar Soormas vs Ludhiana Lions
The first semi-final is set for September 12 at 1 PM and the second semi-final on September 12 at 7 PM. The final will take place on September 13 at 7 PM.
Six Teams competing for the title.
The tournament has six city-based franchises: Fazilka Falcons, Amritsar Soormas, Bathinda Royals, Jalandhar Warriors, Ludhiana Lions and Mohali Kings.
The squads are comprised of many famous Punjab and India players. Shubman Gill is playing for Fazilka Falcons, Abhishek Sharma for Amritsar Soormas and Arshdeep Singh for Ludhiana Lions, while Jalandhar Warriors are headed by Prabhsimran Singh. Mohali Kings are run by Ramandeep Singh and Bathinda Royals by Gurnoor Brar.
These players provide the new competition a new profile, and we also get more young cricketers in Punjab.
Where to watch Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026?
For television viewers, the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 5 HD and Sony Sports Ten 5 SD.
The online streaming of the matches can be done on the Sony LIV app and website for subscribers. Sony LIV also shows match highlights from the tournament.
Given that the league stage is continuing, the points table is expected to change quickly as teams play more matches. The top four teams will ultimately win the September 12 semi-finals, and the two winners will compete for the first title on September 13.
