The Odisha Pro T20 League (OPTL), also known as the CM Trophy, is the state’s flagship franchise-based T20 cricket tournament, organised by the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) in partnership with Arivaa Sports. Since its debut in September 2025 at the historic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, the tournament has quickly become one of the most watched domestic T20 events in eastern India, giving Odisha’s cricketers a professional platform to compete in front of national selectors and IPL scouts.
This article covers the complete list of Odisha Pro T20 League winners since the tournament’s launch, along with the finalists, key result details from each final, and the standout individual performances from every season.
Odisha Pro T20 League Winners List
Here is the year-by-year list of Odisha Pro T20 League champions since the tournament’s inception. The 2026 season is currently underway, and this table will be updated once the champion is crowned on September 29, 2026.
| Season | Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Final Result | Winning Captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | Cuttack Panthers | Sambalpur Warriors | Won by 5 runs (DLS method) | Swastik Samal |
| 2 | 2026 | To be decided | To be decided | To be decided | To be decided |
All finals of the Odisha Pro T20 League have been played at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
Season 1 (2025): Cuttack Panthers Lift the Inaugural Title
The inaugural season of the Odisha Pro T20 League was played from September 17 to September 26, 2025, at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Six franchises took part in the tournament, namely Cuttack Panthers, Sambalpur Warriors, Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Rourkela Steelers, and Keonjhar Miners, across a total of 18 matches. The season was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the stadium.
Cuttack Panthers, captained by Ranji Trophy all-rounder Swastik Samal and coached by Pravanjan Mullick, topped the league standings with 14 points from five matches (3 wins, 1 loss, 1 no-result). They booked their place in the final by beating Puri Titans by 24 runs in the second semi-final on September 25. Sambalpur Warriors also collected 14 points and finished second on Net Run Rate, reaching the final when their semi-final against Bhubaneswar Tigers was abandoned due to rain.
The final on September 26 was itself a rain-affected contest. Sambalpur Warriors, batting first, were restricted to 56 for 5 in 5 overs before rain intervened. In a shortened chase, Cuttack Panthers reached 92 for 5 in 8.4 overs and were declared winners by 5 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. It was a fittingly tense finish to a season that had lived up to its billing as a launchpad for Odisha’s cricketing future.
Standout Individual Performances from Season 1
Along with the team title, Season 1 also produced several outstanding individual performances that caught the eye of scouts and selectors. Here are the key statistical leaders from the 2025 edition:
| Category | Player | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Run Scorer | Gourav Choudhury | Bhubaneswar Tigers | 199 runs |
| Highest Individual Score | Gourav Choudhury | Bhubaneswar Tigers | 113 |
| Highest Wicket Taker | Biplab Samantaray | Cuttack Panthers | 14 wickets |
| Best Bowling Figures | Sarbeswar Mohanty | Puri Titans | 5/12 |
In an interesting twist for the 2026 season, both leading performers from Season 1 have moved to new franchises and taken over as captains. Gourav Choudhury now leads the Sambalpur Warriors, while Biplab Samantaray takes charge of the defending champions, rebranded as the Kataka Panthers. Their form will be key to how the 2026 CM Trophy plays out.
Defending Champions in 2026: From Cuttack Panthers to Kataka Panthers
The reigning champions enter the 2026 CM Trophy under a new identity. Cuttack Panthers have been rebranded as the Kataka Panthers for Season 2, drawing inspiration from Kataka, the traditional name of Cuttack. The rebrand is backed by principal partner Bharat Masala and aims to give the franchise a stronger regional identity heading into the new season.
Under new captain Biplab Samantaray, a former Deccan Chargers and Sunrisers Hyderabad player who was the top wicket-taker of Season 1, the Panthers open their title defence on September 20 against Sambalpur Warriors, in a straight repeat of the 2025 final. If Kataka Panthers can lift the trophy again this year, they will become the first team to win back-to-back Odisha Pro T20 League titles, adding another chapter to Cuttack’s long cricketing legacy.
Conclusion: Kataka Panthers Is Ready To Defend Their Title in 2026 Season
The Odisha Pro T20 League Winners List is still short given that the tournament is only in its second edition, but it already carries plenty of significance for Odisha cricket. Cuttack Panthers’ triumph in the inaugural season set the benchmark, and the Kataka Panthers of 2026 will now try to defend that title against five ambitious challengers under a new name and new leadership.
This page will be updated with the latest champion after every season concludes. Bookmark the page and check back for the updated winners list, memorable final moments, and individual season honours as the Odisha Pro T20 League continues to grow into eastern India’s premier domestic T20 competition.