World Legends Pro T20 League 2026: Teams, Captains, Squads, Full Schedule

The inaugural World Legends Pro T20 League (WLPT20) is comprised of six franchises, as the tournament has taken centre stage in Goa.

Running from January 26 to February 4, 2026, at Goa's 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium, the tournament promises 18 thrilling T20 clashes. Featuring 90 cricket legends from across the globe, it blends international icons with top Indian domestic talents for high-stakes action.

The event kicks off with a spectacular opening ceremony on January 25, headlined by Sunidhi Chauhan's live performance. This fusion of cricket and entertainment sets the stage for unforgettable moments at the single-venue festival.

League Commissioner Michael Clarke shared his thrill: "These squads and captains bring back epic memories from my playing

days. Balanced with experience and T20 flair, they'll deliver non-stop spectacle for fans. " SGSE CEO Mahesh Bhupathi added, "This milestone brings sustainable, world-class cricket to Goa for the first time in years, backed by committed owners. "

Tournament Format and Key Dates

Six teams battle in a league stage where each plays five matches. Points decide standings, with the top four advancing to playoffs: semi-finals on February 3 and the grand final on February 4. Uniform conditions at the Goa stadium ensure fair, electric competition.

Quick Facts:

Dates: January 26 - February 4, 2026

Venue: 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium, Goa

Total Matches: 18 (league + 2 semis + final)

Teams: 6 franchises, 90 players

World Legends Pro T20 League Schedule

• 26 Jan: Delhi Warriors vs Dubai Royals, 7:30 PM

• 27 Jan: Pune Panthers vs Gurugram Thunders, 2:30 PM

• 27 Jan: Rajasthan Kings vs Maharashtra Tycoons, 7:30 PM

• 28 Jan: Dubai Royals vs Gurugram Thunders, 2:30 PM

• 28 Jan: Delhi Warriors vs Pune Panthers, 7:30 PM

• 29 Jan: Rajasthan Kings vs Dubai Royals, 2:30 PM

• 29 Jan: Gurugram Thunders vs Maharashtra Tycoons, 7:30 PM

• 30 Jan: Maharashtra Tycoons vs Delhi Warriors. 2:30 PM

• 30 Jan: Pune Panthers vs Rajasthan Kings, 7:30 PM

• 31 Jan: Gurugram Thunders vs Rajasthan Kings, 2:30 PM

• 31 Jan: Dubai Royals vs Pune Panthers, 7:30 PM

• 01 Feb: Pune Panthers vs Maharashtra Tycoons, 2:30 PM

• 01 Feb: Delhi Warriors vs Gurugram Thunders, 7:30 PM

• 02 Feb: Rajasthan Kings vs Delhi Warriors, 2:30 PM

• 02 Feb: Maharashtra Tycoons vs Dubai Royals, 7:30 PM

• 03 Feb: Semi-Final 1, 2:30 PM

• 03 Feb: Semi-Final 2, 7:30 PM

• 04 Feb: Final, 7:30 PM

World Legends Pro T20 League Squads and Captains

Rajasthan Kings: Eoin Morgan (C), Ben Cutting, Elton Chigumbura, Naman Ojha, Callum Ferguson, Angelo Perera, JP Duminy, Suresh Raina, Bipul Sharma, Pinal Shah, Jaykishan Kolsawala, Abhimanyu Mithun, Anureet Singh, Jesal Karia, Shadab Jakati

Delhi Warriors: Harbhajan Singh (C), Seekkugge Prasanna, Chadwick Walton, Imran Tahir, Colin Ingram, Irfan Pathan, Isuru Udana, Shahbaz Nadeem, Chirag Gandhi, Shreevats Goswami, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Rahul Shukla, Diwesh Pathania, Suboth Bhati, Ravi Jangid

Pune Panthers: Kieron Pollard (C), Samiullah Shinwari, Upul Tharanga, Amit Mishra, Shane Watson, Dwayne Bravo, Martin Guptill, Robin Uthappa, Kamil Leverock, Rahul Yadav, Asad Pathan, Ankit Rajpoot, Faiz Fazal, Priyank Panchal, Ishwar Pandey

Dubai Royals: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Samit Patel, Piyush Chawla, Christopher Mpofu, Fidel Edwards, Danushka Gunathilaka, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Parvez Rasool, Gitansh Khera, Abhishek Raut, Peter Trego, Monu Kumar, Amit Verma, Kirk Edwards

Gurugram Thunders: Thisara Perera (C), Phil Mustard, Ross Taylor, Cheteshwar Pujara, Colin de Grandhomme, S Sreesanth, Stuart Broad, Rayad Emrit, Jermaine Blackwood, Amitoze Singh, Sheldon Jackson, Akshay Wakhare, Malinda Pushpakumara, Saurin Thakar, Pawan Negi

Maharashtra Tycoons: Dinesh Karthik (C), Carlos Brathwaite, Dale Steyn, Chris Gayle, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Stuart Binny, Peter Siddle, Shaun Marsh, Rahul Sharma, Pawan Suyal, Praveen Gupta, Baltej Singh, Manvinder Bisla, Siddarth Kaul