World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 Final: Pune Panthers vs Dubai Royals
Included unlimited replays
World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 Final: Pune Panthers vs Dubai Royals
The stage is set for a historic climax as the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 reaches its grand finale. After ten days of high-octane cricket at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa, the underdog Dubai Royals will face off against the formidable Pune Panthers for the inaugural title on February 4, 2026.
The Dubai Royals secured their spot in the final after a stunning upset in the second semifinal, where they defeated the league-leading Delhi Warriors by 16 runs. Despite an inconsistent league phase, the Royals have found their "clutch" form at exactly the right time. Meanwhile, the Pune Panthers earned their place by overcoming the Rajasthan Lions in a thrilling first semifinal, chasing down their target with 6 wickets to spare.
Head-to-Head: The 2026 Season Since this is the debut season, the two teams have met twice leading up to the final:
Jan 31, 2026 (League): Pune Panthers won by 130 runs (A massive victory where Pune's batting exploded).
Jan 28, 2026 (League): Dubai Royals won by 3 runs (A last-over thriller that went down to the final ball).
Recent Form & Results Pune Panthers (W-W-W-L-L) The Panthers, captained by Dinesh Karthik, are peaking at the right moment. Their batting lineup has been the most explosive in the tournament, highlighted by their record-breaking 130-run win over the Royals in the group stages.
Last Match (SF1): Defeated Rajasthan Lions by 6 wickets.
Previous: Defeated Maharashtra Tycoons by 12 runs.
Previous: Defeated Dubai Royals by 130 runs.
Dubai Royals (W-W-L-L-W) Led by Shikhar Dhawan, the Royals are the tournament's "comeback kings." After staring at elimination following two heavy losses, they have strung together back-to-back wins, including the crucial semifinal victory over Delhi.
Last Match (SF2): Defeated Delhi Warriors by 16 runs.
Previous: Defeated Maharashtra Tycoons by 7 wickets.
Previous: Lost to Pune Panthers by 130 runs.
Players in Focus Martin Guptill (Pune Panthers): The tournament's leading run-scorer (255 runs) has been in devastating form. His ability to clear the ropes in Goa's small boundaries makes him the biggest threat to Dubai's bowlers.
Piyush Chawla (Dubai Royals): Currently the leading wicket-taker of the league (13 wickets). His 3/25 in the semifinal proved he is the king of the middle overs and the primary weapon to stop Guptill.
Dinesh Karthik (Pune Panthers): The finisher. Karthik has used his vast T20 experience to navigate tricky chases, and his captaincy under pressure has been a standout feature for Pune.
Shikhar Dhawan (Dubai Royals): With a match-winning 71 in the semifinal, Dhawan has proven he is ready for the big stage. His opening partnership will be the foundation of Dubai's title hopes.