Khalsa Cricket Club reached 183 in 18.4 overs to win the first edition of the Khalsa Premier League (KPL) 2026 at M.A. Stadium, Jammu.
The final
According to a statement issued after the match, Khalsa CC won the toss and chose to field. Singh Warriors Cricket Club batted first and made 182 for 6 in 20 overs. Khalsa CC chased the target down in 18.4 overs to take the title. The report does not name individual players or give the date of the final; it carries a Sunderbani dateline of October 23.
Arun Gupta, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu, was the chief guest, and Baljeet Singh (JKPS), SP North Jammu, was the guest of honour.
More than a tournament
The organisers, Avtar Singh Khalsa, Balvinder Singh Soodan, Chamkor Singh, Hardeep Singh and Ravpreet Singh, said the league's main aim was not only to promote cricket but also to carry a social message against drug abuse and gangster culture, using sport to encourage young people towards discipline and a healthy lifestyle. They said they hope the league will grow in the coming years.
It is one more local league in a season that has several; see our look at the city's new leagues in Floodlights at Parade, Crowds at MA Stadium: Jammu Is Getting Its Own Football and Cricket Leagues. Entry rules, team fees and the 2027 dates for the KPL have not been announced.
Source: Greater Kashmir, KCC clinches Khalsa Premier League 2026 title (photo: Sunrise in Jammu, file photo)
