In the inaugural match of the Dehradun T20 League 2026, the Rishikesh Dragons showcased a powerful all-round performance, defeating the Herbertpur Knightriders by 134 runs. The match took place on Wednesday in Dehradun, marking a strong start for the Dragons in the tournament.
The Dehradun T20 League 2026, Uttarakhand’s biggest franchise cricket tournament, was officially inaugurated with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun. Chasing a massive target of 240, Herbertpur Knightriders failed to withstand the Rishikesh bowling attack and were bowled out for just 105 runs in 14.4 overs. Singh was the top scorer for Herbertpur with 22 runs, while captain Ashar Khan scored 17 and Nikhil Pundir contributed 14.
Former BCCI Vice President Mahim Verma, Chief Patron of the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) P. C. Verma, Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet Mishra, and Cricket Association of Dehradun (CAD) Secretary Peeyoosh Kumar Raghubanshi were among the prominent dignitaries present at the opening ceremony. Kunal V.
Tejender Singh Shines as Rishikesh Dragons Secure Victory in Dehradun T20 League 2026
In their opening match of the Dehradun T20 League 2026, Rishikesh Dragons showcased an impressive performance, led by captain Tejender Singh. Singh delivered a standout bowling display, taking five wickets for just 30 runs over four overs. Supporting him were Devendra Dhariyal and Ravinder Negi, each contributing with two wickets, while Aditya Sethi added one to the tally.
This decisive win marks a strong start for the Rishikesh Dragons in the tournament, setting a positive tone for their campaign.
