The Brotherhood Series 2026 threw up another cracking contest on 27th June at Sports Park 22 Yards, Patna, as WCB Titans held their nerve to chase down a stiff target and beat WCB Gladiators by 4 wickets in the second match of the series. The game swung back and forth for over three hours, packed with big sixes, sharp catches, and a finish that kept every single one of the 634 people watching hooked until the very last over.
WCB Titans won the toss and chose to field first, a call that looked spot on early but was tested hard once the Gladiators found their rhythm in the middle overs. What followed was a genuine batting spectacle from both sides, and every single player who walked out to bat, bowl, or field left their mark on this game. Here’s the full story of how it unfolded.
WCB Gladiators Post a Competitive 163/10 in 19.1 Overs
Batting first, WCB Gladiators didn’t get the start they wanted. Priyanshu Shivam fell early, lbw to Vipin for just 1, and Avinash Singh followed soon after, also lbw, this time to Ranjeet Singh, for 4. Openers Prabhakar Alok and Priyanshu Shivam had put on 17 for the first wicket before that first breakthrough, and Alok continued to look fluent at the top, striking the ball cleanly.
Prabhakar Alok played a crisp knock of 20 off 14 balls, hitting 4 boundaries at a strike rate of 142.86, before he was smartly caught behind by Athar Khan off Ranjeet Singh. It was the kind of innings that set the tone, quick, positive, and exactly what the top order needed after two early wickets.
Then came the innings that turned the game on its head. Kundan Roy walked in and simply took the Titans bowling apart. He smashed 53 runs off just 21 balls, an explosive knock studded with 6 fours and 4 sixes, racing along at a strike rate of 252.38. His stand with Utkarsh added crucial value in the middle overs, with the pair pushing the score past 100. Roy’s innings alone would go on to earn him the Best Batter award, and rightly so, it was the standout individual effort of the entire match.
Utkarsh, leading the side, played a steady hand of 12 off 17 balls before falling to Digvijay Kumar. Once the big hitters departed, it was Ayush Pathak who held the innings together in the death overs. Batting through to the end, Pathak remained unbeaten on 34 off 26 balls, with 2 fours and 2 sixes, anchoring the tail and squeezing every possible run out of the final few overs.
The rest of the order chipped in with useful cameos. Mohit Raushan made 4, Rishabh Sharma added 9 with 2 boundaries, Monu Kohli got 1, Manu Raj contributed 2, and Divyam Sharma rounded things off with 3. Raushan Singh and Rahul Raj were left unused as the innings folded for 163 in 19.1 overs, with extras adding a healthy 20 to the total, including 17 wides.
For WCB Titans, the bowling effort was a real team performance. Umang Raj Bhardwaj was the pick of the attack, picking up 3 wickets for 35 runs in his 3.1 overs. Ranjeet Singh and Ashutosh Singh each took 2 wickets, while Vipin and Digvijay Kumar chipped in with one apiece, Digvijay finishing with an excellent economy of 3.50. Athar Khan captained smartly from the field and stayed wicketless but tidy, going for just 14 runs in his 2 overs.
WCB Titans Chase It Down with 4 Wickets in Hand
A target of 164 is never a formality, and WCB Titans knew they had a game on their hands. The chase started brightly, with the score racing to 50 inside the powerplay, but Abhishek Prasad fell for 8 early on, caught behind off Ayush Pathak.
That brought Athar Khan to the crease, and what followed was pure entertainment. Khan smashed 33 runs off just 14 balls at a scarcely believable strike rate of 235.71, laced with 5 fours and 2 sixes, before Rishabh Sharma accounted for him with a sharp catch off his own bowling. His partnership with Kunal Singh was worth 52 runs and effectively set up the chase.
Kunal Singh was the glue that held the Titans innings together. He played the most patient and impactful knock of the chase, scoring 38 off 31 balls with 4 fours and a six, and stayed at the crease for 62 minutes before finally falling to a well-judged catch by Ayush Pathak off Manu Raj. It was a captain’s knock from the number one, guiding his side through the tricky middle overs.
Anup Kumar kept the scoreboard ticking with a brisk 24 off 14 balls, striking at 171.43, before Monu Kohli held on to a catch off Rishabh Sharma’s bowling. Pankaj Roy, the Titans’ wicketkeeper, had a brief stay at the crease, out for just 1. Ashutosh Singh added a handy 10 before he too fell, caught by Priyanshu Shivam off Manu Raj.
With the required runs still to be found, it was Anuj Kumar and Mani who guided WCB Titans home. Anuj Kumar stayed unbeaten on a composed 25 off 21 balls, while Mani finished things off in style with an unbeaten 8 off just 5 balls, including a six, sealing the win in 17.2 overs. WCB Titans crossed the line at 165/6, winning by 4 wickets in a match that had genuine tension right until the finish.
Ranjeet Singh, Ranveer Ranjan, Digvijay Kumar, Umang Raj Bhardwaj, and Vipin did not need to bat, their job on the day done with the ball and in the field.
On the bowling side for WCB Gladiators, Manu Raj was outstanding, returning figures of 3 wickets for 24 runs at an economy of just 6.00, the best spell of the innings. Rishabh Sharma also picked up 2 wickets. Utkarsh bowled with control, going wicketless but conceding just 33 in his 4 overs, while Ayush Pathak picked up an important early wicket despite going at over 10 an over. Rahul Raj, Raushan Singh, and Monu Kohli all had brief bowling stints, with Monu Kohli getting through just 0.2 overs.
Awards That Told the Story of the Match
The individual honours from the game reflected exactly how it played out.
Player of the Match: Ayush Pathak (WCB Gladiators) An all-round performance that had everything, an unbeaten 34 off 26 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes to anchor the innings, backed up by figures of 1 wicket for 41 in his 4 overs. Pathak’s contribution with both bat and ball made him the standout across the full match.
Best Batter: Kundan Roy (WCB Gladiators) There was no looking past this one. 53 runs off just 21 balls, 6 fours, 4 sixes, and a strike rate of 252.38. It was the most destructive innings of the day and the moment that gave WCB Gladiators a fighting total to defend.
Best Bowler: Manu Raj (WCB Gladiators) 4 overs, 3 wickets, just 24 runs conceded, and an economy of 6.00 in a chase where boundaries were flowing freely. Manu Raj’s spell kept WCB Titans honest deep into their chase and very nearly turned the game.
Full Scorecard Snapshot
WCB Gladiators: 163/10 in 19.1 overs Prabhakar Alok 20, Priyanshu Shivam 1, Avinash Singh 4, Kundan Roy 53, Utkarsh 12, Ayush Pathak 34*, Mohit Raushan 4, Rishabh Sharma 9, Monu Kohli 1, Manu Raj 2, Divyam Sharma 3, Extras 20.
WCB Titans: 165/6 in 17.2 overs Kunal Singh 38, Abhishek Prasad 8, Athar Khan 33, Anup Kumar 24, Pankaj Roy 1, Ashutosh Singh 10, Anuj Kumar 25*, Mani 8*, Extras 18.
Result: WCB Titans won by 4 wickets.
A Match Worth Remembering
This second match of the Brotherhood Series 2026 delivered everything a good series contest should. A total built on quickfire cameos and one genuinely brilliant innings from Kundan Roy, a chase steadied by Kunal Singh and finished off in style by Anuj Kumar and Mani, and a bowling effort from Manu Raj that kept the result in doubt until the closing overs. Every player across both WCB Gladiators and WCB Titans, whether they got among the runs, picked up wickets, or held their side together in the field, played a part in making this a proper contest.
All eyes now turn to the remaining fixtures to see whether WCB Gladiators can bounce back. If this match is anything to go by, the Brotherhood Series 2026 is shaping up to be one to watch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the WCB Gladiators vs WCB Titans match in the Brotherhood Series 2026?
WCB Titans won the match by 4 wickets, chasing down WCB Gladiators’ total of 163/10 with 165/6 in 17.2 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Ayush Pathak of WCB Gladiators was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 34 off 26 balls and figures of 1/41 with the ball.
Who scored the most runs in the match?
Kundan Roy of WCB Gladiators top-scored with 53 runs off 21 balls, hitting 6 fours and 4 sixes, and was also named Best Batter of the match.
Who took the most wickets in the match?
Manu Raj of WCB Gladiators was the leading wicket-taker with 3 wickets for 24 runs, earning him the Best Bowler award.
Where was the match played?
The match was played at Sports Park 22 Yards, Patna, as part of the Brotherhood Series 2026 organised under the WCB banner.
