Under the floodlights of Sports Park 22 Yards, Patna, the curtains came down on the Brotherhood Series 2026 in the most emphatic fashion possible. In a contest that showcased everything great about corporate cricket in Patna, WCB Titans dismantled WCB Warriors by 9 wickets to lift the trophy in the grand finale of Bihar’s first night corporate cricket tournament.
This wasn’t just a match. It was the culmination of a season built by the Weekend Cricket Bash (WCB) community, proof that night tournament in Patna Bihar cricket has found a passionate, competitive home among the city’s corporate cricketers. From the toss to the final six, every over told a story of grit, skill, and brotherhood.
Toss: WCB Titans opted to field Venue: Sports Park 22 Yards, Patna Format: Limited Overs, 20 Ov. Date: 05 July 2026, 07:27 PM
WCB Titans made an emphatic statement, chasing down a competitive total with 8.5 overs to spare and only one wicket down, a batting performance that will be talked about for a long time in the corridors of Patna’s cricket clubs in Patna community.
Innings Breakdown
WCB Warriors Innings: 114/5 (20.0 Overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prafull Gaurav | c Athar Khan b Anup Kumar | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Lav Pathak | c Athar Khan b Umang Raj Bhardwaj | 14 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Prakash Shrivastava (Wk) | c Kunal Singh b Ashutosh Singh | 34 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 97.14 |
| Sibgat Rashid (C) | c †Pankaj Roy b Umang Raj Bhardwaj | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Ravikant Arya | retired hurt | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Alind Singh | retired hurt | 14 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 60.87 |
| Himanshu Shekhar | not out | 24 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 150.00 |
| Abhishek Kumar | st †Pankaj Roy b Ashutosh Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (wd 8, b 5, lb 1) | 14 |
Fall of Wickets: 15-1 (Prafull Gaurav, 2.5 ov), 57-2 (Lav Pathak, 9 ov), 67-3 (Sibgat Rashid, 11 ov), 67-4 (Prakash Shrivastava, 11.4 ov), 81-4 (Ravikant Arya, 16 ov), 111-4 (Alind Singh, 19 ov), 114-5 (Abhishek Kumar, 20 ov)
Titans Bowling:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anup Kumar | 2.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Vipin | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Digvijay Kumar | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
| Athar Khan (C) | 2.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Umang Raj Bhardwaj | 4.0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 |
| Ashutosh Singh | 4.0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1.25 |
WCB Titans Innings: 120/1 (11.1 Overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunal Singh (Wk) | st †Prakash Shrivastava b Dr Gagan K Banodhe | 37 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 142.31 |
| Ashutosh Singh | retired hurt | 36 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 150.00 |
| Athar Khan (C) | not out | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 169.23 |
| Mani | not out | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 240.00 |
| Extras | (wd 10, lb 2, nb 1) | 13 |
Fall of Wickets: 63-1 (Kunal Singh, 6.2 ov), 106-1 (Ashutosh Singh, 10.1 ov)
Warriors Bowling:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibgat Rashid (C) | 3.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 |
| Ashwini Kumar | 2.1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 14.77 |
| Abhishek Kumar | 3.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 |
| Dr Gagan K Banodhe | 2.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 15.00 |
| Alind Singh | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 |
Awards Night: Celebrating the Stars
| Award | Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Ashutosh Singh | WCB Titans | 36 (24) & 2/5 in 4 overs |
| Best Batter | Kunal Singh | WCB Titans | 37 (26), SR 142.31 |
| Best Bowler | Umang Raj Bhardwaj | WCB Titans | 2/19 in 4 overs, Eco 4.75 |
Player-by-Player: Celebrating Every Corporate Cricketer Who Made This Final Special
A tournament like the Brotherhood Series is never won by individuals alone. It’s carried by every player who steps onto the field under the lights, and this final was a shining example of that spirit among Patna’s corporate cricketers.
WCB Titans: Champions of the Night
Ashutosh Singh was the undisputed Player of the Match, delivering a match-winning all-round performance. His blistering 36 off just 24 balls at a strike rate of 150.00, laced with 2 fours and 2 sixes, gave the Titans’ chase real momentum. Then, with the ball, he was even more devastating, returning figures of 2/5 in 4 overs at an economy of just 1.25, single-handedly strangling the Warriors’ middle order. A genuine match-winner with both bat and ball.
Kunal Singh walked away with the Best Batter award, and rightly so. His 37 off 26 balls, studded with 4 boundaries and a six, set the tone for the chase and gave the Titans the platform they needed. His calm stumping dismissal off Dr Gagan K Banodhe came only after the damage was done. He also took a sharp catch on the field, making it a complete performance.
Umang Raj Bhardwaj claimed the Best Bowler award for a superb spell of 2/19 in his 4 overs, keeping the economy down to 4.75 while picking up crucial wickets of Lav Pathak and Sibgat Rashid. His control at the death overs of the Warriors’ innings was a big reason the total was kept below 120.
Athar Khan, leading the side as captain, finished the game unbeaten with a fine 22 off just 13 balls, striking at 169.23 with 4 boundaries, guiding the team home in style. On the field, his captaincy was on full display too, with 2 catches to his name, making him the standout fielder of the match.
Mani provided the finishing touch, smashing an unbeaten 12 off just 5 balls at an incredible strike rate of 240.00, including a four and a six, to seal the win in style and send the Titans’ dugout into celebration.
Anup Kumar struck early with the crucial wicket of Prafull Gaurav in his very economical 2-over spell (1/12), giving the Titans the ideal start with the ball.
Pankaj Roy, keeping wickets in this innings, was involved in two dismissals behind the stumps, a stumping and a catch, quiet but vital contributions that don’t always show up in the headlines but matter enormously in tight games.
Digvijay Kumar and Vipin bowled with discipline through the middle overs, applying pressure and not allowing the Warriors to fully cut loose, even though the wickets column didn’t favour them on the day.
Ranjeet Singh, Abhishek Prasad and Anuj Kumar may not have got a chance to bat or bowl in this final, but squad depth is what wins tournaments, and their presence and support throughout the campaign deserves its own applause.
WCB Warriors: Fought Hard, Fell Short
Prakash Shrivastava, the Warriors’ wicketkeeper-batter, was the standout performer for his side with a well-crafted 34 off 35 balls, including 5 boundaries and a six. He also completed a personal milestone of 100 fours in the tournament during his innings, and effected a smart stumping behind the stumps too.
Himanshu Shekhar played a superb finishing cameo, smashing an unbeaten 24 off just 16 balls with 3 sixes at a strike rate of 150.00, giving the Warriors a fighting total to defend.
Lav Pathak contributed a solid 14 off 18 with 2 fours, playing the anchor role in the middle overs.
Alind Singh chipped in with 14 off 23 balls before retiring hurt, showing great fighting spirit under pressure, and also bowled a tight, economical over.
Sibgat Rashid, leading the Warriors, fought hard with the bat and bowled his 3 overs at a respectable economy of 7.33, leading from the front despite the eventual result.
Ravikant Arya battled to a gritty 4 off 10 before retiring hurt, showing the fighting attitude that defines corporate cricket in Patna.
Prafull Gaurav got the innings underway and though dismissed early for 7, played his shots with intent, striking a boundary in his brief stay.
Dr Gagan K Banodhe picked up the important wicket of Kunal Singh with a well-flighted delivery, showing that his left-arm orthodox spin can be a genuine weapon in this format.
Abhishek Kumar, Ashwini Kumar bowled with heart in tough batting conditions, and every over bowled under the lights in a final is a contribution worth recognising.
Jitendra Kothari and Ankit (Corp Strikers Janta Junction) rounded out a Warriors squad that fought its way to the final and gave everything it had on the biggest night of the season.
A Night That Defined Corporate Cricket in Patna
The Brotherhood Series 2026 final was more than just a scoreline. It was a celebration of the growing culture of night corporate cricket in Patna, where professionals from different corporate backgrounds come together after work to compete, bond, and build a genuine cricketing brotherhood. As one of the pioneering night tournaments in Patna Bihar, the WCB banner continues to raise the bar for corporate cricketers in Patna, and this final at Sports Park 22 Yards was the perfect showcase of that ambition.
From Ashutosh Singh’s all-round masterclass to Kunal Singh’s fluent strokeplay, from Umang Raj Bhardwaj’s clinical bowling to the fighting spirit of the Warriors camp, every single player added a chapter to what has become one of the most talked-about cricket clubs in Patna. WCB Titans are worthy champions, but this final belonged to every corporate cricketer who turned up, played hard, and made the Brotherhood Series 2026 a night to remember.
Congratulations, WCB Titans. See you all again for the next season of the Brotherhood Series.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCB Warriors | 114/5 | 20.0 | Lost |
| WCB Titans | 120/1 | 11.1 | Won by 9 wickets |
