Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Meerut Mavericks produced a dominant performance in the UP T20 League 2026 final, defeating Lucknow Falcons by 94 runs to lift the trophy. In the title clash played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Rinku Singh-led Meerut Mavericks posted 203/7 before bowling Lucknow out for 109 in 16 overs. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The victory marked Meerut Mavericks’ second UP T20 League title and came after the team had reached the final for the fourth time. Their impressive campaign ended with a convincing win over Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Lucknow Falcons. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
### Divyansh Joshi Smashes Record-Breaking Century
After winning the toss, Meerut Mavericks captain Rinku Singh elected to bat first. Openers Swastik Chhikara and Divyansh Joshi gave the team a flying start, adding 53 runs for the opening wicket before Chhikara was dismissed for 18. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Divyansh Joshi then took control of the innings and launched a spectacular assault on the Lucknow bowling attack. He scored **105 runs off just 40 balls**, smashing **12 fours and seven sixes** at a strike rate of 262.50. His century proved to be the defining performance of the final. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Joshi attacked bowlers across the ground and kept the pressure on Lucknow throughout his innings. His remarkable knock helped Meerut reach a formidable total of **203/7 in 20 overs**. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
### Lucknow Falcons Collapse Under Pressure
Chasing 204 for victory, Lucknow Falcons struggled from the beginning. Meerut’s bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals, preventing the Falcons from building a meaningful partnership.
Left-arm spinner **Vishal Chaudhary** was particularly impressive, taking **four wickets for just 24 runs**. Zeeshan Ansari also played a key role with two wickets while conceding only 12 runs. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Ajeet Verma was Lucknow’s top scorer with 39 runs, while Kritagya Singh contributed 21. However, the Falcons were eventually bowled out for **109 in 16 overs**, falling 94 runs short of the target. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
### Meerut Mavericks Lift the Trophy
The triumph was particularly significant for Meerut Mavericks, who have now won the UP T20 League twice. Their latest title came after another appearance in the final and a commanding all-round performance. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Lucknow Falcons, meanwhile, were appearing in their first UP T20 League final. Despite reaching the title clash under the leadership of experienced campaigner Bhuvneshwar Kumar, they could not overcome Meerut’s powerful batting and disciplined bowling attack.
Divyansh Joshi’s record-breaking century and Vishal Chaudhary’s four-wicket haul were the standout performances of the final. Under Rinku Singh’s captaincy, Meerut Mavericks dominated the match and secured the **UP T20 League 2026 championship** in emphatic fashion. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
