Updated on July 11, 2026: The second finalist has now been confirmed.
The Telangana T20 League's inaugural Final is set. Anvita Khammam Aces will take on Hyderabad e-Champions at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, on Sunday, July 12, for the title of TG20's first-ever champion.
| Team | Finish | Route to Final |
|---|---|---|
| Anvita Khammam Aces | 2nd in League Stage | Won Qualifier 1 vs Hyderabad e-Champions (10 runs) |
| Hyderabad e-Champions | 1st in League Stage | Lost Qualifier 1, won Qualifier 2 vs Karimnagar Diamonds (8 wickets) |
How Both Teams Got Here
Anvita Khammam Aces finished the league stage in 2nd place and beat league leaders Hyderabad e-Champions by 10 runs in Qualifier 1, booking a direct spot in the Final. Mickil Jaiswal's unbeaten 76 off a blistering finish, and a disciplined bowling effort led by Sahendra Mallu (3/31), were enough to defend 200 and hand e-Champions their first defeat of the season.
Hyderabad e-Champions, who topped the points table through the league stage, got a second life in Qualifier 2 against Karimnagar Diamonds — who'd earlier demolished Ranga Reddy Risers by 75 runs in the Eliminator behind Tanmay Agarwal's 137. Skipper Abhirath Reddy answered with 82 off 49 balls, guiding e-Champions to a commanding 8-wicket win and a shot at revenge in the summit clash.
Key Players to Watch
- Abhirath Reddy (HYC) — e-Champions skipper, first batter to cross 500 runs this season, currently holds the Orange Cap after his Qualifier 2 knock
- Mickil Jaiswal (AKA) — Player of the Match in Qualifier 1, capable of finishing an innings in a hurry
- CV Milind (AKA) — Aces skipper, the tournament's top uncapped buy at auction
- Ajay Dev Goud (HYC) — Purple Cap holder, has been e-Champions' most consistent bowler through the playoffs
Head-to-Head This Season
The two sides have already met twice: e-Champions won their league-stage clash, while Aces got their revenge in Qualifier 1. It's currently 1-1 heading into the decider — the Final will be the tiebreaker.
Prediction
e-Champions enter with the tournament's form batter in Abhirath Reddy and a bowling attack that's tightened up at the right time. But Aces have already shown they can beat e-Champions when it matters most. Expect a tight contest, with the side that starts better in the Powerplay likely to control the game.
The Final gets underway at 7:15 PM IST on July 12 at Uppal.