Gelephu T20 Mens Championship 2026
Group A Wraps Up as Banaras Super Kings and Paro Cricket Club Storm into the Semi-Final.
Group A of the tournament has officially concluded after 10 thrilling encounters filled with explosive batting, fiery bowling spells, and dramatic match turning moments. The opening phase set the tone for a highly competitive tournament, with every team fighting hard for momentum in the race for qualification.
Across the group stage, teams produced high intensity T20 cricket with 1,808 total runs scored, 112 wickets taken, and 134 fours along with 101 sixes hit. The competition also saw 5 half centuries, and 1 century, highlighting strong batting performances throughout the stage.
The standout batting performance came from Rajat Singh, who delivered a brilliant 117, the highest individual score of the tournament and the only century in Group A. His innings was a dominant display of timing, control, and clean hitting that set the benchmark for batting excellence.
With the ball, Mohammad Atif Sajid produced the most destructive spell of the group stage, registering extraordinary figures of 7/7. His performance dismantled the opposition and stood out as the best bowling effort of Group A. The stage also featured 1 hat trick, 1 five wicket haul, and 2 four wicket hauls, showing the impact bowlers had despite batting friendly conditions.
Team performances also shaped the group stage narrative. Paro cricket club posted the highest team total with 202/8, showcasing their batting strength and depth. At the other end, Bengal dooars recorded the lowest total of 38/4, struggling to build momentum across their matches.
Banaras super kings and Paro cricket club have officially qualified for the Semi-Final after dominant and consistent performances throughout Group A. Banaras super kings remained unbeaten with a perfect record, while Paro cricket club secured their place with disciplined all round performances.
With Group A now complete, attention shifts to Group B, which begins tomorrow, promising another round of competitive cricket and new contenders entering the race for the title.
