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Toss Winner - Rajasthan Lions won the toss and choose to bat first
Pune Panthers beat Rajasthan Lions by 6 wickets
Can Rajasthan Lions' spin-heavy side seal a spot in the final?
Rajasthan Lions to win
| Tournament: | World Legends Pro T20 League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium, Goa, India, India, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 19.4°C|Cloudy |
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The first semi-final match of the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 will be played between the Rajasthan Lions and the Pune Panthers at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Ground in Goa. The match will be played on Tuesday, February 3.
The Rajasthan Lions finished the league phase in second place in the points table. The Lions won their last league game against Delhi Warriors to finish 2nd only on net run rate.
Pune Panthers were the best of the rest at 3rd place. They have played some great cricket, accumulating 3 wins throughout the league stage.
RL
181/7 in 20.0 9.05
208/4 in 20.0 10.4
144/10 in 18.2 7.85
145/4 in 15.1 9.56
184/9 in 20.0 9.2
WLPTL20
Maharashtra Tycoons beat Rajasthan Lions by 8 runs
192/6 in 20.0 9.6
PP
144/10 in 18.2 7.85
145/4 in 15.1 9.56
159/5 in 20.0 7.95
WLPTL20
Pune Panthers beat Gurugram Thunders by 4 wickets
160/6 in 17.0 9.41
Rajasthan Lions end their league phase with a big win in their last match against top-of-the-table Delhi Warriors. Batting first, the Lions scored 185 runs and bowled out the Warriors for 162 runs, securing a 23-run victory.
Unfortunately, that wasn't enough for them to finish at the top of the table, as they lagged behind in net run rate despite having the same points as Delhi (8).
It was their fourth win of the campaign, and they lost only one game. They have found their winning combination, which they hope will carry them into the final.
Captain Eoin Morgan has been in top form, scoring 177 runs in five matches, including a game-changing 87 runs off 53 balls with a strike rate of 164.15 against Delhi.
Morgan and his opening partner Naman Ojha (126 runs in the tournament) have given strong starts. The middle order stays reliable with Callum Ferguson, Suresh Raina, and JP Duminy providing balance and power.
Bowling has been one of their strongest points, especially the spinners. Shadab Jakati took 2 wickets in the last game to reach 8 wickets for the tournament. Jesal Karia and Bipul Sharma each have 7 wickets, while Parvinder Awana has made a quick impact with 5 wickets in just 2 matches, the same as his countryman Anureet Singh. The combo of pace and spin bowling makes their bowling attack really stand out.
Naman Ojha (WK), Eoin Morgan (C), Callum Ferguson, Suresh Raina, JP Duminy, Ben Cutting, Angelo Perera, Parvinder Awana, Bipul Sharma, Shadab Jakati, Jesal Karia.
Naman Ojha, Suresh Raina, Bipul Sharma, Eoin Morgan, Angelo Perera, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Jean Paul Duminy, Jesal Karia, Anureet Singh, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shadab Jakati
Pune Panthers demonstrated consistency by finishing as the top team with 3 wins and 2 losses, securing third place. They've got experience and power in their lineup. They are coming into this match well rested, having last played on February 1, where they successfully defended 142 to win against Maharashtra Tycoons.
Martin Guptill has dominated with the bat, scoring 254 runs in 5 innings at a 189.55 strike rate, topping the league charts. His last game against Delhi wasn't outstanding, scoring only 8 runs, but he's a match-winner on his day. Opener Upul Tharanga added 137 runs.
The middle order has been quieter; Samiullah Shinwari (91 runs) and Shane Watson (70 runs) need to step up more.
The bowling unit has variety and clever bowlers. Abhishek Sakuja leads the wickets tally for the team with eight, with Amit Mishra and Dwayne Bravo both on six. Bravo is a key player, boasting an impressive experience of 623 T20 wickets. Shinwari has 4 wickets, and Ishwar Pandey and Ankit Rajpoot have 3 each.
Martin Guptill, Upul Tharanga, Robin Uthappa (WK), Shane Watson, Kieron Pollard (C), Samiullah Shinwari, Dwayne Bravo, Amit Mishra, Ankit Rajpoot, Ishwar Pandey, Abhishek Sakuja.
Martin Guptill, Upul Tharanga, Shane Watson, Robin Uthappa, Kieron Pollard, Samiullah Shinwari, Dwayne Bravo, AS Rajpoot, Asad Pathan, Amit Mishra, Ishwar Pandey, Abhishek Sakuja
The weather forecast suggests it will be ideal for a game of cricket. There will be sunny skies with temperatures ranging between 27 and 24°C with moderate levels of humidity. There will be a gentle breeze ensuring smooth play. There is unlikely to be any Dew factor for the game.
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The 1919 Sports Ground in Goa has favoured batters this season. It offers good pace and bounce for clean timing of the shots. We have seen a trend that scores beyond the 175 mark have been tough to chase here, as the pitch tends to offer assistance to the bowlers in the 2nd inning. Spinners in particular have been dominating on the ground, as they find more grip later in the game.
The average first-inning score at the venue is 183. Pune Panthers scored the highest total at the venue, 219, while the lowest total score is 89 runs.
Batting first is the ideal choice here for the captain who wins the toss. The surface is at its best during the start of the game, allowing for the batting team to score runs with ease. In the previous six matches at the venue, the team batting first has won four times.
Rajasthan Lions are the clear favourites to win this match. This is an important match with a spot in the final up for grabs. The Lions have in-form batters like Eoin Morgan, Naman Ojha and Suresh Raina, combined with the spin bowling trio of Jakati, Karia, and Bipul Sharma, who could take advantage of the slow surface.
Rajasthan Lions to win
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