# Dehradun T20 League inaugural season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dehradun-t20-league-inaugural-season
> Updated: 2026-08-20T04:23:46.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The inaugural Dehradun T20 League is scheduled to take place from September 2 to September 9, 2026, at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Uttarakhand. The tournament will consist of 18 matches involving six franchise teams: the Rishikesh Dragons, Doiwala Kings, Mussoorie Thunder, Herbertpur Knightriders, Vikasnagar Dhamaka, and Selaqui Strikers.

Initial preparations included player trials overseen by the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand, which drew 650 registrations. As the league approaches, the player roster has been identified to include a mix of local talent, India U-19 players, and established professionals such as IPL player Akash Madhwal. The competition aims to nurture young talent and will be streamed live on FanCode.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Dehradun T20 League 2026 to feature IPL stars and local talent

The inaugural Dehradun T20 League will run from September 2–9, 2026, at Abhimanyu Cricket Academy, featuring six franchises and a mix of IPL stars and domestic talent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dehradun-t20-league-2026-to-feature-ipl-stars-and-local-talent

### 2026-07-26: Dehradun T20 League 2026 launches inaugural season in September

The Dehradun T20 League's inaugural season runs 2‑9 Sept 2026 in Uttarakhand, featuring six franchises, 18 matches and a player draft after 650 trial registrations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dehradun-t20-league-2026-launches-inaugural-season-in-september

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