Mohali Kings chase down Amritsar in Sher‑E‑Punjab T20 opener after Anmolpreet Singh 133

Mohali Kings defeated Amritsar Soormas at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on the opening day of the inaugural Sher‑E‑Punjab T20 League 2026, completing a chase of 262/5 in 19.3 overs. Amritsar had earlier posted 258 in a high-scoring opening contest.

The domestic tournament is organised by the Punjab Cricket Association and features six city-based franchises. The competition is scheduled to run between 30th of August and 13th of September and will stage 27 matches. The opening game pitted Amritsar Soormas against Mohali Kings and included several players who are domestically part of the Punjab Cricket Association.

Amritsar’s innings was driven by captain Abhishek Sharma, who scored 77 off 26 balls with six fours and seven sixes, finishing with a strike rate of 296.15. Naman Dhir and Sahaj Dhawan provided further support as Amritsar posted an imposing total of 258. Those contributions set a challenging target for Mohali.

Anmolpreet Singh produced the tournament’s first century, making 133 off 51 deliveries with 10 fours and 12 sixes, a strike rate of 260.78, and his innings laid the foundation for Mohali’s successful chase. He was named Player of the Match for his 133, which the report describes as central to Mohali’s extraordinary pursuit.

Mohali captain Ramandeep Singh backed Anmolpreet’s effort with an unbeaten 69, striking at 172.50 and hitting nine fours and one six. His innings underpinned the chase and helped ensure Mohali reached the target inside 20 overs.

Mohali Kings emerged victorious in the inaugural match, with Anmolpreet Singh awarded Player of the Match. The Sher‑E‑Punjab T20 League will continue across its scheduled 27 matches between 30th of August and 13th of September.