The World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 1919 ended with a high-octane final at the Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa. The Kings of Dubai took an amazing turn. Face to face with the awesome Pune Panthers, Shikhar Dhawan’s men proved their ‘unfounded’ label wrong by chasing down a giant target with clinical precision.
in a tournament featuring retired icons such as Martin Guptill and Kieron PollardIt saw Royals rise from the bottom of the table to claim their first title. In a game defined by strong batting and veteran acumen, the Royals cruised to an 8-wicket win with six balls to spare. This victory marked the end of a fairy tale for a team that many had written off in the middle of the group stages. A packed Goa crowd witnessed a masterclass in the T20 chase, cementing the league’s reputation for elite competitive cricket.
Martin Guptill’s century foundation and Pune Panthers’ magnificent total
Led by the Panthers Kieron PollardFinishing his 20 overs at 194/4, he set a tough target after being put into bat. The shots were closed by the leading scorer of the tournament. Martin GuptillHe continued his red-hot form with 62 off 40 balls, including 4 boundaries and 4 sixes. ably supported by Upul TharangaSmoothly hitting 39 deliveries off 55, he put together a century stand that put the Royals’ bowlers on the back foot.
Shane Watson then provided the fireworks in the late innings, remaining unbeaten on 50 from just 24 balls at a strike rate of 208.33. Despite the attacks, Piyush Chawla He remained the pick of the bowlers for Dubai, taking 2/42 and consistently breaking the pace in the middle overs. Parviz Rasul also contributed with a disciplined spell of 1/30 and helped keep the Panthers under the 200-run mark. The Panthers’ total of 194 appeared to be quite a lot on a surface that was beginning to show signs of wear and tear.
Shikhar Dhawan and Manvinder Bisla’s record stand seals the crown
The Royals’ response was spectacular as they overhauled the target to reach 197/2 in 19 overs. The chase was led by a vintage performance from Dhawan who smashed 64 off 39 balls. Manvinder BislaHeroically hitting 67 from 44 balls, showing 5 big sixes. Their opening partnership of 131 runs in just 13.2 overs effectively neutralized the Panthers’ pace attack and left the hosts reeling.
After both openers are separated by the experienced duo Ambati Rayudu (29 off 17)* and Samit Patel (28 off 14)* ensured there were no more hiccups, closing the game with an unbeaten 50-run partnership. For Pune, Ankit Rajpoot He was the only bowler to find significant rhythm, while back figures of 1/27 Dwayne Bravo he conceded 36 runs for his lone wicket. The win was a tactical masterpiece as the Royals scored a 10.37 run pace to claim the trophy. Dhawan was rightly adjudged Man of the Match for his leadership and consistent scoring in the knockout stage.
They got up. They conquered. They are champions. 🏆#WorldLegendsProT20 #LegendsKarengeShor pic.twitter.com/514f0vjtcQ
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𝐂__𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐢𝐧. . 🐋 🫡
3️⃣ consecutive fifties, 3️⃣ consecutive wins and 3️⃣ consecutive Legend of the Match awards. 💥#WorldLegendsProT20 #LegendsKarengeShor pic.twitter.com/gjDZuJ5J1P
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