The Odisha Pro T20 League (OPTL), also known as the CM Trophy, is Odisha’s flagship franchise-based T20 tournament, organised by the Odisha Cricket Association. Launched in 2025 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, the league gives local cricketers a platform to compete at the domestic level.
Cuttack Panthers won the inaugural season, while Keonjhar Miners claimed the 2026 title after beating Sambalpur Warriors by nine wickets in the final. This article covers all winners, finalists and key final results.
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 | Keonjhar Miners | Sambalpur Warriors | Won by 9 wickets | Subhranshu Senapati |
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.
Season 2 (2026): Keonjhar Miners Claim the CM Trophy
The second season of the Odisha Pro T20 League, officially known as the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy, was played in September 2026 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Six franchises competed for the title, with Keonjhar Miners reaching the final against Sambalpur Warriors.
In the final, Sambalpur Warriors were bowled out for 102 in 18.3 overs, with Shantanu Mishra scoring 40 runs. Keonjhar Miners chased down the target in just 10.4 overs, finishing on 105 for 1 to seal a nine-wicket victory. Mayank Pattanayak played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 72, while captain Subhranshu Senapati remained unbeaten on 32. The victory gave Keonjhar Miners their first Odisha T20 League CM Trophy title.
Standout Individual Performances from Season 2
The 2026 Odisha Pro T20 League produced several impressive individual performances alongside Keonjhar Miners’ title-winning campaign. Shantanu Mishra finished as the leading run-scorer with 242 runs, while Gourav Choudhury recorded the highest individual score of 88. With the ball, Vageesh Sharma led the wicket charts with 11 dismissals, while Sumit Sharma registered the best bowling figures of 5/6.
| Category | Player | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Run Scorer | Shantanu Mishra | Sambalpur Warriors | 242 runs |
| Highest Individual Score | Gourav Choudhury | Sambalpur Warriors | 88 |
| Highest Wicket Taker | Vageesh Sharma | Keonjhar Miners | 11 wickets |
| Best Bowling Figures | Sumit Sharma | Puri Titans | 5/6 |
Conclusion: Keonjhar Miners Won 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.