20th edition of DY Patil T20 Cup 2026 A fierce competition was seen when DY Patil Blue won by 4 wickets. Nirlon Sports Club On February 23, 2026. Known for showcasing top-class domestic talent, the tournament provided an ideal platform. Arjun Tendulkar To prove his ability with the new ball. Tendulkar’s opening spell was the defining moment of the match, as he demolished Niralo’s top order with accuracy and pace.
Arjun Tendulkar shines by taking the big wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brother in DY Patil T20 Cup 2026.
The highlight of the game in the middle of the innings was the tactical battle between Tendulkar and Tejashwi JaiswalElder brother of Indian international star Jaiswal. On the first ball of the tenth over of Nirlon’s innings, Tendulkar dismissed the set batsman with a cleverly placed length delivery. Jaiswal, who was trying to accelerate, turned his stumps and attempted to heave a ball pitched towards the leg side on middle and leg.
However, the bounce and speed of the ball deceived the batsman, resulting in a huge top edge that sent the ball high into the air. The wicketkeeper remained composed, tracking his running back trajectory and completing a comfortable running catch that ended Jaiswal’s stay at the crease. This decisive dismissal left Jaiswal out for 27 runs off 22 balls, effectively halting Nirlon’s momentum as he looked to post a big score.
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Arjun Tendulkar (Desi Mitchell Starc) dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brother Tejashwi Jaiswal in the DY Patil tournament. pic.twitter.com/40QehfPUqE
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DY Patil T20 Cup 2026: Yash Dhull’s fireworks rescue Blues after early collapse
The overall contest was a display of tactical superiority by DY Patil Blue, who managed to restrict Niralon Sports Club to a modest score of 154 runs in 19.5 overs. The main architect of the early damage was Tendulkar, who finished with impressive figures of 3/34 and ensured that the opposition could never gain momentum during the powerplay overs. He got excellent support from the spinner Karsh KothariJoe proved almost unstoppable in the middle overs, returning extraordinary figures of 4/31 to effectively break the back of the Nirlon batting lineup.
Chasing the target of 155, DY Patil Blue faced some early setbacks as high-profile Sarfaraz Khan Was out on zero, and teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Just fell for 2. however, Yash Dhul Took complete control of the situation by playing a match-winning inning of 64 runs off just 32 balls, which included 8 fours and 3 skyscraper sixes. Dhull’s aggressive intent quickly brought the required run rate under control, and he was assisted by Ayush Badoni, who contributed 31 runs to steady the innings.
Despite losing six wickets in the process, the Blue team remained calm and crossed the finish line with 14 balls to spare and secured a comprehensive win in 17.4 overs. The win was a complete team effort with Tendulkar’s aggressive opening spell, Kothari’s spin wizardry and Dhull’s explosive batting combining to send a strong message to the rest of the teams in the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup.
