The 20th edition of the DY Patil T20 Cup 2026 witnessed a high-octane encounter as DY Patil Blue secured a commanding 4-wicket victory over Nirlon Sports Club on February 23, 2026. The tournament, known for showcasing top-tier domestic talent, provided a perfect stage for Arjun Tendulkar to prove his mettle with the new ball. Tendulkar’s opening spell was the defining moment of the match, as he dismantled the Nirlon top order with precision and pace.
Arjun Tendulkar shines with big wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brother in DY Patil T20 Cup 2026
The highlight of the mid-innings play was the tactical battle between Tendulkar and Tejasvi Jaiswal, the elder brother of Indian international star Jaiswal. On the first ball of the tenth over of Nirlon’s innings, Tendulkar outsmarted the set batter with a cleverly placed length delivery. Jaiswal, who was looking to accelerate, shuffled across his stumps and attempted to heave a ball pitched on middle and leg toward the leg side.
However, the bounce and pace of the delivery deceived the batter, resulting in a massive top edge that sent the ball high into the air. The wicket-keeper remained composed, tracking the trajectory as he ran back and completed a comfortable running catch to end Jaiswal’s stay at the crease. This pivotal dismissal saw Jaiswal depart for a well-made 27 runs off 22 balls, effectively halting Nirlon’s momentum just as they were looking to build a substantial total.
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Arjun Tendulkar (Desi Mitchell Starc) dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal brother Tejashwi Jaiswal, in DY Patil tournament pic.twitter.com/40QehfPUqE
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DY Patil T20 Cup 2026: Yash Dhull’s fireworks rescue blue after early collapse
The overall contest was a display of tactical superiority by DY Patil Blue, who managed to restrict Nirlon Sports Club to a modest total of 154 runs in 19.5 overs. Tendulkar was the primary architect of the early damage, finishing with impressive figures of 3/34 and ensuring that the opposition could never truly gain momentum during the powerplay overs. He found excellent support from spinner Karsh Kothari, who proved to be nearly unplayable in the middle overs, returning exceptional figures of 4/31 to effectively break the back of the Nirlon batting lineup.
Chasing a target of 155, DY Patil Blue faced some early jitters as the high-profile Sarfaraz Khan was dismissed for a duck, and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for just 2. However, Yash Dhull took complete control of the situation, playing a match-winning knock of 64 runs off just 32 deliveries that included 8 boundaries and 3 towering sixes. Dhull’s aggressive intent quickly brought the required run rate under control, and he was ably assisted by Ayush Badoni, who contributed a steady 31 to stabilize the innings.
Despite losing six wickets in the process, the Blue side remained composed and crossed the finish line with 14 balls to spare, sealing a comprehensive victory in 17.4 overs. The win was a complete team effort, blending Tendulkar’s fiery opening spell, Kothari’s spin wizardry, and Dhull’s explosive batting to send a strong message to the rest of the teams in the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup.
