Hey, cricket fans. If you’re a follower of the sport, you’ve surely heard of T20 cricket, the shortest and most explosive format of the game. Each country with a strong cricketing culture has developed its own T20 cricket teams as well as domestic leagues, featuring teams that are often based in major cities or regions. These T20 teams compete against each other in electrifying tournaments that showcase both emerging talents and seasoned stars. Domestic T20 cricket teams are usually named after the cities they represent, adding a sense of local pride and rivalry to the contests.
In this cricket-crazy nation, T20 cricket has rapidly gained popularity, becoming a highly anticipated event both domestically and internationally. The following are India’s domestic T20 teams in leagues.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
IPL has been one of the world’s most popular T20 cricket leagues since its inception in 2008. Click IPL Team List for the complete T20 cricket team in the league.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT)
SMAT is a domestic T20 competition in India, named after the late cricket legend Syed Mushtaq Ali. As for now, there are 38 T20 teams divided into 5 groups in this league.
| Group | T20 Teams |
| Group A | Baroda, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Hyderabad(India), Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Mumbai |
| Group B | Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, Services, Sikkim |
| Group C | Andhra, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Manipur, Punjab, Railways, Saurashtra |
| Group D | Bengal, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Pondicherry, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Vidarbha |
| Group E | Delhi, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh |
Women’s Premier League (WPL)
WPL represents the rapid growth of women’s cricket in India. Currently, five T20 teams are competing for the pride of women’s cricket.
| T20 Teams | City |
| Delhi Capitals | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Gujarat Giants | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Mumbai Indians | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| UP Warriorz | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
T20 Teams：Symbols of Regional Pride
In the thrilling landscape of cricket matches, T20 teams are more than just groups of players – they are symbols of regional pride, passion, and excellence. Each T20 cricket team brings its unique flavor and style to the game, contributing to the rich tapestry of cricket competition. Whether it’s the fierce rivalry of city-based teams in domestic leagues or the star-studded line-ups that captivate global audiences, T20 teams are at the heart of what makes this format so special.
